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The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces launched another round of strikes against Iran on Tuesday.
"At 3 p.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching an additional round of strikes against Iran to continue degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," CENTCOM said in a statement.
The command said the strikes are taking place as American forces prepare to resume the naval blockade against Iranian ports and coastal areas.
"The blockade goes into effect at 4 p.m. ET," it added.
