The U.S. military announced Saturday that strikes against Iran have significantly degraded Tehran’s ability to threaten maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, confirmed multiple 5,000-pound bunker-busting bombs were deployed on an underground facility housing anti-ship cruise missiles. This strategic move aims to secure the gateway responsible for transporting one-fifth of the world’s crude oil.
Global markets reacted sharply, with Brent crude surging over 50 percent to exceed $105 a barrel amid the escalating standoff. President Trump recently criticized NATO allies for inaction while indicating Washington may soon wind down specific Middle East operations.
According to CENTCOM, over 8,000 military targets have been struck across three weeks, including 130 Iranian vessels, signaling intensified pressure on regional security dynamics.