US military carries out new strikes on Iranian targets as hostilities flare

Iran targets American interests in Gulf states after US forces attack Iranian air defence sites, radar systems and maritime assets “The strikes are large and powerful, and in retaliation for the Iranians’ failed attempt at adding sea mines to the Strait, which currently has no mines,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform. CENTCOM said it attacked Iranian air defence sites, radar systems, maritime assets and facilities, minelaying capabilities and communications sites. Oil prices rose sharply as tensions escalated. Brent crude climbed above US$96 a barrel, its highest level in about two and a half months, coming just weeks ahead of the US midterm election, where affordability has been a central theme.

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