US launches strikes on Iran in response to attacks on shipping

U.S. Central Command forces say they have begun launching strikes against Iran Tuesday afternoon. The strikes were initiated to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after Iran allegedly fired on three commercial vessels Tuesday in Oman's territorial waters near the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S. official described the strikes as a “gross violation” of the memorandum of understanding with Iran. ------------------------------------- Follow Scripps News on other platforms— Join our newsletter at https://bit.ly/2q1tepr Follow us on Facebook:   / scrippsnews   Follow us on X: https://x.com/scrippsnews Follow us on Instagram:   / scrippsnews   Follow us on TikTok:   / scrippsnews