US strikes Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz

The US military has said it has conducted strikes using heavy deep-penetration bombs against fortified Iranian missile facilities along the country's coastline near the Strait of Hormuz.

Source: US Central Command (CENTCOM) on X (Twitter)

Details: CENTCOM said US forces had "successfully employed" 5,000-pound aerial bombs (approximately 2,270 kg, a large portion of which is explosive material) designed for deep penetration against fortified missile sites along Iran's coastline near the Strait of Hormuz.

Quote from CENTCOM: "The Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles in these sites posed a risk to international shipping in the strait."

Background: US Central Command deployed Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit strategic stealth bombers in strikes against Iran on 14 March.

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