Iran's Foreign Ministry said Tehran will respond 'decisively' to the US strikes against targets in the Strait of Hormuz, noting that the United States has repeatedly violated the memorandum of understanding between the two countries, amid continued attacks on Lebanon. The ministry added in a statement published by Iranian state television on its Telegram channel: Iran sends a serious warning about the consequences of the US violating the agreement, and will take decisive actions to protect its interests and national security.

US Strikes Against Iran

Iranian state media reported late Tuesday hearing a series of explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area, moments after US officials announced the execution of strong strikes against Iran. The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported hearing 6 explosions on Iran's Qeshm Island, 7 explosions in the city of Sirik, in addition to other explosions in the city of Bandar Abbas, the main port in the south of the country.

Targeting Iranian Air Defense Systems

A US official said the strikes against Iran are punitive and will not end soon, and that they were multiples of the latest strikes tonight.

According to Al Arabiya, Reuters quoted a US official as saying the attacks targeted Iranian air defense systems. He added: The targets in Iran included air defense systems, coastal surveillance systems, surveillance systems, and anti-ship cruise missiles. The US military confirmed that the aggression shown by Iran is unjustified and dangerous. A US official: The targets in Iran included air defense and coastal surveillance systems.

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Al Arabiya also quoted the Iranian Foreign Ministry as saying the US attacks are a violation of the memorandum of understanding, and that Iran's response will be decisive.