The United States military announced on Monday evening that its forces have concluded a new series of strikes targeting military installations across Iran. The operations, initiated earlier in the day under the directive of President Donald Trump, were carried out by U.S. Central Command.
According to a statement released by U.S. Central Command via X, the five-hour mission successfully engaged military targets in multiple locations, including Bushehr, Chah Bahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa, and Bandar Abbas. This action represents the third consecutive night of U.S. strikes against Iran.
President Trump also stated his intention to reinstate a blockade on Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran's top joint military command asserted that the United States has no authority to dictate the future of the vital waterway and will not be permitted to intervene.
The ongoing conflict, which began with a joint U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran on February 28, has seen Iran retaliate with strikes on Israel and Gulf states hosting U.S. bases. The war has resulted in thousands of casualties and displaced millions, while also causing significant spikes in oil prices and global market volatility.
Iranian authorities had previously announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. The U.S. and Israeli strikes within Iran, coupled with Israeli attacks in Lebanon during the war, have had a devastating humanitarian impact.
