US Admiral: Iran Intentionally Attacked Commercial Ships, Killing Civilians
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The commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper, announced Wednesday that Iran deliberately targeted commercial vessels in recent days, resulting in civilian casualties among the crews.
In a statement posted on the social media platform X, Cooper said the attacks hit seven commercial ships over the past seven days. The strikes led to deaths, injuries, and missing personnel, though the exact number of victims was not specified in the statement.
Admiral Cooper described the attacks as intentional, marking a significant escalation in threats to international shipping in the region. The US military has not yet announced a specific response.