U.S. launches “swiftly punish” Iran airstrikes after Jordan deaths, targeting Strait of Hormuz leverage
Central Command says strikes aim to degrade Iran’s ability to disrupt oil tanker traffic through Hormuz amid rising regional attacks.

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Central Command says strikes aim to degrade Iran’s ability to disrupt oil tanker traffic through Hormuz amid rising regional attacks.
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