Florida [US], July 12 (ANI): The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday (local time) completed a third round of strikes this week against Iran, saying they were holding Iranian forces accountable for attacking another commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, an official statement by CENTCOM said. US forces hit approximately 140 Iranian military targets with precision munitions launched by land- and sea-based fighter aircraft, drones, and naval vessels.
Targets included Iranian missile and drone sites, naval capabilities, ammunition storage facilities, communication networks, and coastal surveillance locations. During three nights of strikes this week, CENTCOM has struck more than 300 targets at the direction of the Commander in Chief to degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial vessels freely transiting the strait.
Commercial vessel transits through the vital international maritime corridor continue, as per CENTCOM. Since early May, US forces have helped facilitate the successful transit of more than 800 commercial vessels and 400 million barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
This comes as earlier in the day, CENTCOM attacked the Cyprus-flagged container vessel M/V GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz.According to an official post on X by US Central Command (CENTCOM), a civilian crew member is missing, and the vessel is unable to continue its journey due to an onboard fire and significant engine room damage.”
At 7:15 p.m. ET today, US Central Command forces began launching the third round of strikes this week against Iran after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces blatantly attacked M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cyprus-flagged container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz,” CENTCOM stated.
CENTCOM added that Iran had been provided an opportunity to demonstrate adherence to the Memorandum of Understanding after being held accountable for earlier attacks on commercial vessels, but had “again failed.””In response, the United States is imposing a heavy cost by continuing to degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the strait. The strikes are being carried out at the direction of the Commander in Chief,” said the ‘X’ post. (ANI)
“Locked and loaded”: Trump says 1,000 missiles aimed at Iran
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Washington DC [US], July 11 (ANI): US President Donald Trump threatened to decimate Iran on Friday (local time), saying that the US military is ready.Trump said that 1,000 missiles are locked and loaded, aimed at Iran.In a post on Truth Social, he said, “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the Globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME! Orders have already been given, and the U.S. Military is ready, willing, and able, for a one year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran – PRAISE BE TO ALLAH! President DONALD J. TRUMP”
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi alleged that the US has violated the MoU.In a post on X, he said, “Iran has so far kept its word, unlike the so-called U.S. Treasury Secretary who is violating Para 9 of the MoU. That violation follows other violations and missteps by the United States. Reality check: There can only be mutual compliance.”
Speaker of Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated, as quoted by Al Jazeera, that Tehran will never capitulate to the US and remains fully prepared to defend itself if the US breaches the memorandum of understanding.Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Esmaeil Baqaei said that Iran’s defenders keep the enemy’s movements under surveillance.In a post on X, he said, “In these hot summer days, the valiant defenders of the noble homeland in the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on the coasts, islands, borders, and other sensitive points of the country, with vigilant and watchful eyes, keep the enemy’s movements under surveillance and safeguard the security and tranquility of dear Iran. We send greetings and salutations to all the brave warriors and valiant defenders of the homeland and the selfless forces who, without fanfare, shoulder the heavy responsibility of protecting this land. The Iranian nation appreciates your sincere efforts, steadfastness, and sacrifices, and takes pride in your powerful presence. May God be your helper and supporter.”
Meanwhile, according to Al Jazeera, Senior US officials said that conversations between the United States and Iran have been productive.The US insists that in order for there to be a deal with Iran, there must be a number of conditions that are met; the first is that Iran must agree to nuclear limits and that nuclear material must be
“Locked and loaded”: Trump says 1,000 missiles aimed at Iran
Washington DC [US], July 11 (ANI): US President Donald Trump threatened to decimate Iran on Friday (local time), saying that the US military is ready.Trump said that 1,000 missiles are locked and loaded, aimed at Iran.In a post on Truth Social, he said, “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the Globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME!
Orders have already been given, and the U.S. Military is ready, willing, and able, for a one year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran – PRAISE BE TO ALLAH! President DONALD J. TRUMP”
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi alleged that the US has violated the MoU.In a post on X, he said, “Iran has so far kept its word, unlike the so-called U.S. Treasury Secretary who is violating Para 9 of the MoU. That violation follows other violations and missteps by the United States. Reality check: There can only be mutual compliance.”
Speaker of Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated, as quoted by Al Jazeera, that Tehran will never capitulate to the US and remains fully prepared to defend itself if the US breaches the memorandum of understanding.Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Esmaeil Baqaei said that Iran’s defenders keep the enemy’s movements under surveillance.
In a post on X, he said, “In these hot summer days, the valiant defenders of the noble homeland in the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on the coasts, islands, borders, and other sensitive points of the country, with vigilant and watchful eyes, keep the enemy’s movements under surveillance and safeguard the security and tranquility of dear Iran.
We send greetings and salutations to all the brave warriors and valiant defenders of the homeland and the selfless forces who, without fanfare, shoulder the heavy responsibility of protecting this land. The Iranian nation appreciates your sincere efforts, steadfastness, and sacrifices, and takes pride in your powerful presence. May God be your helper and supporter.”
Meanwhile, according to Al Jazeera, Senior US officials said that conversations between the United States and Iran have been productive.The US insists that in order for there to be a deal with Iran, there must be a number of conditions that are met; the first is that Iran must agree to nuclear limits and that nuclear material must be delivered. (ANI)
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