US Strikes Iranian Missile Sites Near Strait Of Hormuz

The United States launched fresh strikes on Iranian missile positions along the Strait of Hormuz, targeting what officials described as a direct threat to international shipping. The operation represents a significant escalation in tensions as Operation Epic Fury intensifies.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that forces used multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions to hit hardened missile sites along Iran’s coastline.

Officials said Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles at these locations posed serious risks to vessels passing through the strategic waterway.

The strikes underline the growing importance of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route and a focal point of military activity.

CENTCOM reported that US Navy aviators have flown hundreds of combat missions, demonstrating sustained air dominance from the sea.

Since the launch of Operation Epic Fury on February 28, US forces have struck over 7,000 Iranian targets, damaged or destroyed more than 100 vessels, and conducted upwards of 6,500 combat flights.

The campaign has targeted a wide range of military infrastructure, including ballistic and anti-ship missile sites, IRGC headquarters, integrated air defence systems, and communication networks.

The US deployed advanced assets such as B-1, B-2, and B-52 bombers, alongside F-22 and F-35 fighters, supported by drones, surveillance aircraft, aircraft carriers, submarines, and guided-missile destroyers.

On land, Patriot and THAAD missile defence systems, rocket artillery, and counter-drone technologies have been employed. This multi-domain approach underscores the heightened security concerns over the Strait of Hormuz.

Any disruption to this vital corridor could severely affect global oil supplies and international trade, keeping governments and markets on high alert.

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