US Central Command announces new wave of airstrikes against Iran

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — US Central Command said it carried out a new wave of airstrikes against targets in Iran, aiming to limit Iranian capabilities targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The command added that American forces are preparing to enforce tightened maritime measures on Iranian ports and coastal areas. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it struck sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Kuwaiti authorities said four members of the armed forces were wounded and material damage occurred while attempting to intercept dozens of missiles and drones. The latest operations come as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate across the Gulf, with both sides trading strikes and warnings. The security situation in the region directly affects global energy flows and trade through one of the world's most critical maritime corridors. No further details on casualties or operational scope were immediately available.