US Military Destroys Iranian Missile Sites Near Strait of Hormuz
US Military Operations in the Strait of Hormuz·March 18 – March 18, 2026
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US Military Destroys Iranian Missile Sites Near Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command used 5,000-pound bunker buster bombs to destroy underground Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz. These sites held missiles that could hit ships in the Persian Gulf. The mission followed a military update on the location of the Iranian bases. Public posts on social media described the operation as a fast way to stop Iranian military actions.
RAPIDLY PUTTING IRAN OUT OF BUSINESS!US drops 5k pound bunker buster bombs on underground missile sitesUS military issues update on Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz
Key Statements
NNewsweek
“US Central Command used 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions to destroy Iranian anti-ship cruise missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz to protect international shipping.”
This confirms the specific heavy weaponry used and the strategic goal of protecting global trade routes.
NNew York Post
“US Central Command conducted airstrikes using 5,000-pound bunker buster bombs on hardened Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz.”
This provides detail on the type of targets hit, specifically hardened sites that require specialized munitions.
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