US forces attacked Iran’s fortified anti-ship cruise missile bases in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday (17) using powerful penetration bombs, the US Armed Forces Central Command (Centcom) said. in publication on social network X.
According to Centcom, the Iranian missiles targeted could be used against ships transiting the strait, considered one of the most important maritime routes in the world for transporting oil and gas. The passage has been the subject of tension since Iran began threatening to attack vessels linked to the United States, Israel and allied countries.
According to sources heard by the broadcaster CNN, The attack used GBU-72 bombs, with great penetrating power, designed to destroy fortified installations and underground targets. This type of ammunition was developed to hit protected structures before the explosion and uses a GPS guidance system, which allows greater precision even in adverse weather conditions.
The announcement of the attack was made just hours after Iran confirmed the death of Ali Larijani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, in a bombing blamed on Israel. The American operation also came after President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies for refusing to participate in joint action to ensure security in the Strait of Hormuz.
