'To hold Iranian forces accountable': US launches fresh strikes on Iran as tensions flare

US forces have launched new strikes against Iran in an effort to curb its attacks on commercial shipping in the region. These actions are part of a broader strategy to hold Iranian forces accountable, especially in the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded by reporting explosions in its southern provinces and strongly condemning the US strikes. The escalation underscores the deepening rift and failure of diplomatic efforts between the two nations, heightening the risk of broader conflict in the already volatile Middle East.