Key facts
- The US military conducted a third round of strikes against Iran, targeting approximately 140 military sites.
- The strikes were in response to Iran's IRGC Navy attack on the M/V GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The M/V GFS Galaxy suffered significant engine-room damage and fire, with one civilian crew member missing.
- US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated Iran would pay for its actions.
- An Iranian official warned that US strikes would not go unanswered and accused the US of failing to uphold commitments regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States military conducted a third round of strikes against Iran, hitting approximately 140 military targets including missile and drone sites, naval capabilities, and communication networks. U.S. Central Command stated the strikes were directed by President Donald Trump and came in response to Iran's attack on the M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cyprus-flagged container ship, in the Strait of Hormuz.
The M/V GFS Galaxy sustained significant engine-room damage and fire, leaving a civilian crew member missing. US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth commented that Iran would pay for its actions. An Iranian official warned that the US strikes "will not go unanswered" and accused Washington of failing to uphold commitments under a Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 16 regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
During three nights of strikes this week, U.S. forces have struck more than 300 targets. The UK Maritime Trade Operations advised vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity following the incident.