West Asia war LIVE: U.S. launches strikes on Iran after attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command said a short time later that its forces began a third round of strikes against Iran.
There were explosions in Bandar Abbas and Sirik, two towns along the shores of the strait, Iran state media reported.
US-Iran Strikes Escalate, Hormuz Control Disputed
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