# U.S. Conducts Fresh Strikes Against Iranian Forces
The United States conducted additional military strikes against Iranian forces this week, according to the Pentagon and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The strikes were ordered by President Trump with the stated purpose of holding Iranian forces accountable for their actions.
At least one of the strike operations was conducted in retaliation for an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global maritime commerce. The Pentagon confirmed the connection between the Iranian attack on the vessel and the U.S. military response.
The strikes represent an escalation in direct military action between U.S. and Iranian forces, following the incident in one of the world's most strategically important shipping lanes.
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