US President Donald Trump has warned that American forces are ready to launch further strikes on Iran “any time we want,” after a heavy attack destroyed Iranian equipment near the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran claims the strike hit a wedding party, killing four civilians, while the US military insists it does not target non-combatants.
The United States launched fresh military strikes against Iran on Wednesday night, retaliating for Tehran’s attempted missile attack on US forces in Jordan. CENTCOM confirmed the strikes began at 8 p.m. ET, targeting sites in southern Iran including Hormozgan and Khuzestan provinces.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) launched fresh strikes on Iranian military targets, including command centres, missile and drone sites, and air defence systems, to curb Tehran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States launched a seven-hour wave of strikes on Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz after resuming a naval blockade of vessels travelling to and from Iranian ports. CENTCOM said the operation targeted missile, drone and coastal defence capabilities.
Gold and silver prices fell in Mumbai after US strikes on Iran, with gold futures dropping 0.61% to ₹1,58,110 and silver sliding nearly 2% to ₹2,71,972. Analysts cited geopolitical tensions, safe-haven demand, and technical resistance levels influencing trade
