CENTCOM says US launches ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran

New Delhi ( The Indian View team) : The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Sunday (local time) said American forces had begun a new wave of strikes against Iran for the ninth consecutive night, targeting military capabilities used to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on X, CENTCOM said, "CENTCOM began conducting a new wave of strikes against Iran at 7 p.m. ET today for the ninth consecutive night. The strikes will continue degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz."

The latest operation comes amid escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran, with Washington continuing its military campaign against Iranian targets following recent attacks on US forces and growing tensions in the Gulf region.