👈 U.S. Central Command Statement: Today, at 5:00 p.m. (U.S. Eastern Time), U.S. Central Command forces (CENTCOM) began additional attacks against Iran. The purpose of these attacks is to further weaken Iran’s ability to attack non-military vessels and commercial ships that transit freely through the Strait of Hormuz. The commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces ordered these attacks to determine responsibility for the actions of Iranian forces. ✅