Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:56am on 18 Mar 2026,Wednesday International
The United States launched powerful airstrikes on Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz, deploying 5,000-pound bunker-buster bombs to destroy hardened underground facilities. US Central Command stated the targets included anti-ship cruise missile systems threatening international maritime routes. The strikes come amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, following disruptions to shipping in the region. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit chokepoint, has witnessed increasing instability, raising fears over energy security and potential wider conflict in the Middle East.
