US launches 'additional strikes' against Iran after tanker attacked in Strait

The United States military conducted strikes “against multiple targets in Iran” Saturday afternoon after Tehran launched a drone attack against a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday morning.

US launches 'additional strikes' against Iran after tanker attacked in Strait

TL;DR

  • US military conducted strikes against multiple targets in Iran on Saturday.
  • The strikes were in direct response to an Iranian drone attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • This follows previous US strikes against Iran due to continued aggression towards commercial shipping.
  • Targets included Iranian military surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and minelayer capabilities.