The US military struck Iranian underground missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz using 5,000-pound GBU-72 bunker-buster bombs, aiming to neutralise threats to international shipping. The United States military carried out a significant strike on Iranian military positions on Tuesday, targeting underground missile facilities near the Strait of Hormuz with advanced bunker-buster munitions. US Targets Iranian Missile Sites Near Strait of HormuzAccording to CENTCOM, US forces deployed multiple 5,000-pound deep-penetration bombs against hardened Iranian missile installations along the coastline. The strike aimed to neutralise anti-ship cruise missile sites that posed a threat to international shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. “The GBU-72 is specifically engineered to overcome deeply buried target challenges, making it ideal for neutralising these high-risk missile sites,” the official said.

Source: dna March 18, 2026 08:02 UTC