The United States launched new attacks against targets of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC). The military operation was confirmed by the American military command.
According to US military authorities, the action constitutes a response to recent attacks carried out by the IRGC against merchant ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
The Iranian attacks also targeted American military personnel deployed in the Gulf region, which prompted retaliation by the United States.
The escalation of tensions between the two countries in the Middle East region has generated concern in the international community, especially regarding the security of maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of world oil traffic passes.
