DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) 鈥� The U.S. military said Monday it ended its latest wave of strikes targeting Iran, insisting that Tehran does not control the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. military鈥檚 Central Command said in a statement that it hit air defense systems, radar sites, missile and drone equipment and small boats.
Central Command said it used fighter jets, ships, aerial drones and naval drones for the first time.
鈥淭he Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime corridor for global trade,鈥� Central Command said. 鈥淚ran does not control it.鈥�
It added: 鈥淯.S. forces are postured and prepared to ensure that freedom of navigation remains available to commercial shipping despite Iran鈥檚 continued unwarranted aggression, harassment, threats and arbitrary declarations.鈥�
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