The US launched a third round of strikes against Iran after the alleged attack on the Cyprus-flagged container ship M/V GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM said. Around 140 military targets were hit, taking the week's total to over 300. The US said the strikes aim to degrade Iran's ability to target commercial vessels.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday (local time) completed a third round of strikes this week against Iran, saying they were holding Iranian forces accountable for attacking another commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, an official statement by CENTCOM said.

US forces hit approximately 140 Iranian military targets with precision munitions launched by land- and sea-based fighter aircraft, drones, and naval vessels. Targets included Iranian missile and drone sites, naval capabilities, ammunition storage facilities, communication networks, and coastal surveillance locations.

More Than 300 Targets Hit This Week

During three nights of strikes this week, CENTCOM has struck more than 300 targets at the direction of the Commander in Chief to degrade Iran's ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial vessels freely transiting the strait. Commercial vessel transits through the vital international maritime corridor continue, as per CENTCOM.