Washington: (Right Now News) US airstrikes targeted various cities in southern Iran. Sea drones were used for the first time during these attacks.

Local officials in Khuzestan reported that the US strikes targeted locations in Ahvaz, Behbahan, Dezful, Omidiyeh, and Mahshahr. Several individuals were killed and injured in these attacks.

According to CENTCOM, dozens of targets near the Strait of Hormuz were hit to weaken Iran’s attack capabilities. The US forces employed advanced weaponry.

These strikes were conducted to ensure the free flow of global maritime trade. This has increased the impact of US presence in the region.

It should be noted that the US Central Command carried out these operations in response to potential threats from Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.