The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has launched direct air and missile strikes inside Iran in response to recent attacks on three commercial vessels operated by civilians in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM described the operation as a sustained and powerful assault against Iran. Iranian media confirmed multiple explosions in the southern regions, particularly near Sirik, Qeshm Island close to Chabahar, and Bandar Abbas.

According to Iran’s state media, explosions were heard on both sides of Bandar Abbas, and US projectiles struck a commercial jetty at Sirik port and a nearby fishing jetty in Ziarat village. At least seven major blasts occurred in the Sirik port area. CENTCOM stated that the strikes aimed to make Iran pay a heavy price for illegal attacks on commercial ships and called the Iranian actions a dangerous provocation and a serious violation of the existing ceasefire agreement between the two nations.

Following the US strikes, Iran’s Foreign Ministry issued a stern warning, declaring that Tehran would take any necessary and strong measures to defend its national security and interests.