US targets Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz with 5,000-pound bomb

US targets Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz with 5,000-pound bomb The United States military said Tuesday that it targeted sites along Iran's coastline near the Strait of Hormuz with "multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions". "The Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles in these sites posed a risk to international shipping in the strait", the military's CENTCOM said in a statement. Hours ago, U.S.

Localisation: Washington, United States, Global
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: security
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:23:08 +0000