Reduction comes after a US bombing this week on an underground facility where cruise missiles were stored
The United States army stated, this Saturday (21), that the Iran’s capabilities of threaten the Strait of Hormuz he was “reduced” following the bombing this week of a underground installation where were they stored cruise missiles.
“Not only did we destroy the facility, we also hit intelligence support sites and missile radar repeaters that were used to monitor ship movements,” said Admiral Brad Cooper, head of United States Central Command (Centcom), in a video message published on X.
“Iran’s ability to threaten freedom of navigation in and around the Strait of Hormuz is reduced as a result, and we will not stop pursuing these targets,” he added.
Cooper said they released several 5,000 pound bombs (more than 2 tons) about a “fortified” underground facility located off the coast of Iran.
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Centcom had revealed on Tuesday (17) the you use antibunker bombsbut in his message this Saturday, Cooper detailed its impact, amid growing pressure on Washington to contain the repercussions of the war with Iran in oil prices and no world trade.
Os crude oil prices have soared because of the confrontation in the strait, with the North Sea Brent barrel rising by more than 50% in the last month and now exceeding US$ 105.
On Friday (20), American President Donald Trump attacked its NATO allies, and urged them to ensure the safety of the strait.
The Republican also stated that the United States was close to fulfilling its military objectives and they considered “reduce” their military efforts in the Middle East.
Cooper pointed out that American forces attacked more than 8,000 military targetsincluding 130 Iranian shipsin the last three weeks.
The 5,000-pound bombs, which according to a 2022 Air Force Times report cost approximately $288,000 each, are less powerful than the 30,000-pound bombs the United States dropped on Iranian nuclear facilities last year.
*With information from AFP
