WASHINGTON — The United States launched a new round of military strikes against targets in Iran on Monday as fighting between the two countries intensified, with U.S. officials saying the operation was intended to further degrade Iranian military capabilities following recent attacks on American forces and regional shipping.
U.S. Central Command said the strikes targeted military infrastructure used by Iran, including facilities linked to missile, drone and coastal defense operations. The military said the operation formed part of an ongoing campaign and did not immediately release a comprehensive assessment of damage.
The latest action follows days of escalating exchanges after a ceasefire collapsed, with Washington accusing Tehran of attacks on U.S. personnel and commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has rejected U.S. allegations and has condemned the strikes as acts of aggression, while warning it would respond through its armed forces.
U.S. officials have not announced new casualty figures related to Monday's operation. Earlier, the Pentagon reported additional U.S. military deaths connected to recent hostilities, including personnel killed in Jordan and Iraq, developments that U.S. officials said influenced Washington's military response.
The renewed strikes come as regional tensions continue to disrupt security and shipping in the Gulf, prompting increased military deployments and diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing a wider conflict. Officials on both sides have indicated military operations remain ongoing, and additional details from the latest strikes had not been independently verified at the time of publication.
