US Central Command says American forces struck Iranian missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz coastline with 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions

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and Iran, particularly in a strategically critical region. The use of deep penetrator munitions suggests the U.S. is targeting high-value military assets, which could lead to further military responses from Iran and impact oil supply dynamics, potentially affecting global energy markets.

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