US launches second wave of strikes on Iran today; Iranian media reports explosions in Ahvaz and Chabahar
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the launch of a second wave of airstrikes against Iran at 3 p.m. ET, following Tehran's attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes aim to degrade Iranian military capabilities, including coastal defense systems and missile storage sites, which threaten maritime shipping. In response, Iran has vowed to retaliate and warned that U.S. actions could disrupt energy exports from the region.