The US Central Command announced on Thursday that the United States initiated another round of air strikes against Iran. These strikes reportedly began around 8 PM German time, marking the fifth consecutive day that the US has conducted attacks against Iran. The US military stated that the objective of these operations is to further weaken the country’s military capabilities, though the exact locations of the strikes were not disclosed. Previously, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt had stated during a briefing that the President would not permit Iran to fire upon vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while simultaneously asserting that an “intensive dialogue” between the two nations continues. Initially, it was unclear how Iran would respond to the latest escalations. Traditionally, Iranian retaliation following US strikes has included strikes against US targets throughout the Gulf region.
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