Iran says it targeted American base after fresh US strikes
The US military has conducted new strikes on an Iranian military site in Bandar Abbas, targeting a ground control station for drones. This action follows a series of tensions and strikes amid a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran. Iranian officials condemned the strikes, asserting their right to retaliate against any violations of the ceasefire.
- ▪The US targeted a military site in Bandar Abbas, Iran, amid ongoing tensions.
- ▪US Central Command confirmed the downing of four Iranian drones that posed a threat.
- ▪Iran condemned the US strikes as a violation of the ceasefire and vowed to respond.
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US carries out new strikes on Iran military site 17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesThe US military has carried out new strikes on Iran, targeting a military site in Bandar Abbas, a strategic port city. US Central Command (Centcom) confirmed its forces also shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones "that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz".It said they targeted the Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas as it was about to launch a fifth drone. Iranian media reported that explosions were heard to the east of the city.
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