Washington: A US official has announced that the US military conducted strikes targeting missile systems, air defenses, and small boats belonging to the Revolutionary Guard at two locations near the Strait of Hormuz.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, these strikes were reported to have occurred an hour ago and specifically targeted assets of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. The action represents a strategic move by the US military in a region known for its critical importance to global oil transportation. The details of the operation and its outcomes remain limited as further information is awaited from official sources.