US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that it has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran, after explosions were heard in Sirik."At 5 p.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching more strikes against Iran to continue degrading their ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz," said CENTCOM.It added, "The Commander in Chief has directed the strikes to hold Iranian forces accountable."