The United States military announced a new wave of strikes against Iran on Sunday, stating the objective is to "continue degrading" Tehran's ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Central Command confirmed the operation began at 9 p.m. GMT Sunday. In a statement, CENTCOM noted President Donald Trump directed the strikes to hold Iranian forces accountable.
The action follows ongoing tensions over threats to international maritime commerce in the critical Middle Eastern waterway.