The United States Central Command has carried out major airstrikes on Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz, deploying powerful 5,000-pound bunker-buster bombs in a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict.
According to US officials, the strikes targeted hardened Iranian coastal installations housing anti-ship cruise missiles, which were seen as a direct threat to international shipping in the region.
The operation comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, with the Strait of Hormuz — a critical global oil transit route — witnessing disruptions following Iran’s actions, including restrictions on maritime movement.
The latest strikes are part of a broader US military effort to neutralise threats to commercial vessels and restore safe navigation in the strategically vital waterway. The development also highlights growing geopolitical tensions involving the US, Iran, and its allies, raising concerns over global energy security and regional stability.