U.S. Military Strikes Iranian Cruise Missile Sites on Disputed Greater Tunb Island

The U.S. military announced on Wednesday that it had carried out airstrikes. The strikes targeted Iranian cruise missile storage facilities. Launch sites on Greater Tunb island were also hit. Greater Tunb lies in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping lane. The island has been at the center of a territorial dispute for decades. The operation reflects heightened U.S. pressure on Iran's missile program. Officials said the action was intended to degrade Iran's offensive capabilities. The strike may influence the ongoing dispute and regional security dynamics.