Pakistan, July 19 -- The United States has launched a new wave of airstrikes against Iran after two American service members were killed and another was reported missing following an attack in Jordan. US Central Command said the operation aims to punish the forces responsible while reducing Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The incident marks the first reported American military fatalities caused by Iranian fire since March.

Moreover, US Central Command stated that the strikes specifically target Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps positions linked to the attack on American troops. Military officials said the operation is intended to weaken Iran's military capabilities and ...