U.S. Conducts Fourth Night of Strikes Against Iranian Targets, Restarts Naval Blockade

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The United States military engaged in a fourth consecutive night of strikes targeting sites within Iran, according to official reports. The operation reportedly struck dozens of military targets. Simultaneously, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the re-establishment of a naval blockade. These actions follow a series of strikes over previous nights. The military described the recent attacks as part of an ongoing response to recent events in the region. Officials have not yet released a detailed list of all locations hit during this latest round of strikes. CENTCOM officials confirmed the naval blockade is now active. They stated the blockade aims to restrict maritime traffic in key waterways adjacent to Iran. Specific details regarding the blockade's parameters and enforcement measures were not immediately available.