The United States conducted large-scale airstrikes targeting Iran’s underground missile facilities near the Strait of Hormuz and used high-penetration bombs that can hit even reinforced structures.
The attack comes amid heightened regional tensions and is already having a direct impact on maritime traffic in the Persian Gulf.
According to the U.S. Central Command, the target of the attack contained stored anti-ship cruise missiles, which are considered a direct threat to international shipping. The military operation was aimed at neutralizing this capability and reducing the risk to ships transiting one of the world’s most important energy corridors.
The ammunition used is GBU-72It is a weapon designed to destroy deeply buried and heavily defended targets. This type of weapon is operated by fighters and bombers and was developed for warfare environments targeting highly protected military installations.
This attack took place in a situation where Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz using mines, drones, and ships, which is having a significant impact on global energy flows and causing an increase in oil prices. Amid this crisis, the U.S. government is also strengthening its criticism of European allies who do not join efforts to reopen strategic shipping routes.
Source: New York Post | Photo: X @AFGlobalStrike | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by our editorial team
Hours ago, U.S. forces successfully employed multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions on hardened Iranian missile sites along Iran’s coastline near the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles in these sites posed a risk to international shipping in the… pic.twitter.com/hgCSFH0cqO
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 17, 2026
