General · 21 March 2026
US targets underground Iranian coastal facility in Hormuz security push
United States Central Command said it struck an underground site along Iran’s coastline using multiple 5,000lb bombs. Commander Brad Cooper stated the facility contained weapons assessed as a risk to ships operating near the Strait of Hormuz. The strike forms part of broader operations focused on reducing threats to international shipping in the region.
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