U.S. military strikes Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iranian missile sites near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM, the U.S. military command for the Middle East, stated it used 'bunker buster' bombs to target the anti-ship missile positions.

In response, Iran stated its nuclear doctrine is unlikely to change and called for a new protocol for the Strait of Hormuz. The situation has prompted discussions among NATO allies about potential military action to break any blockade of the strait, and reports indicate at least 22 India-bound ships are on an evacuation list for the area.

The Pentagon released images of a U.S. Navy vessel firing Tomahawk missiles, which it said were part of the operation. A former U.S. National Security Agency lawyer publicly argued that a 'substantial military operation' would be needed to fully eliminate the threat in the strait, highlighting concerns over Iranian naval mines.