US Army launched a major attack on the Strait of Hormuz, dropped 5000 pounds bunker buster bombs on Iranian missile sites.

US Bombing Strait of Hormuz: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that a few hours ago the US military attacked missile sites located on the Iranian coast near the Strait of Hormuz. According to CENTCOM, Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles deployed at these bases were posing a serious threat to international shipping movements. The US Army successfully used 5,000 pound bunker buster bombs on these targets.

CENTCOM said the attacks were aimed at ensuring safe and unimpeded shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. America took this step because the threat had increased after the attacks by Iran and Israel. Iran had earlier claimed that it had not closed the Strait of Hormuz and only posed a threat to US and Israeli ships.

An atmosphere of fear in the Strait of Hormuz

However, due to fear many international ships are avoiding passing through this strait. It has also become clear from satellite photos that many ships are standing waiting for possible attacks. This attack has taken place at a time when US President Donald Trump had asked many countries of the world to join the military operation against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Which was rejected by almost all the countries.

What is the Strait of Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway, ensuring about 20 percent of the world’s energy exports through the narrow sea corridor located between Iran and the United Arab Emirates. Many countries including India depend on this route for their energy supply.

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According to former US military officer and war expert John Spencer, there are always threats like underground missile sites, drones or boat storage sites near this waterway. He says that it is necessary to remove these threats, otherwise the region may remain unstable for a long time. Defense experts estimate that the conflict could drag on for months due to Iran’s operational capabilities. After this attack, the US military has clarified that their main goal is to secure international shipping and energy supply, so that its impact on the global market can be reduced.