The US military announced on Wednesday evening the launch of a new series of strikes on Iran, stating that they aim to limit Tehran's ability to "threaten" ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement: "At 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (19:00 GMT), US forces began operations involving a second wave of strikes against Iran today. These strikes target Iranian military capabilities used to threaten ships transiting freely through the Strait of Hormuz."