Iran’s army has promised a “decisive response” after US missile strikes killed military personnel in a series of attacks targeting Iranian military infrastructure. The confrontation, centered around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, represents a significant escalation that has global markets on edge.
US Central Command launched strikes against approximately 90 Iranian military sites on July 13-14, hitting air defense systems, missile facilities, and coastal installations. At least eight Iranian soldiers were reported killed in the operations, which CENTCOM said were focused on degrading Iran’s ability to threaten maritime safety in one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors.
