US strikes degrading Iran’s threat to Hormuz shipping, CENTCOM tells 'Post'
CENTCOM spokesman Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins told The Jerusalem Post that US forces remain ready to strike Iranian capabilities threatening commercial shipping
Assessment
The US military is publicly signaling that its strikes have measurably reduced Iran's ability to threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transit. A CENTCOM spokesman's direct confirmation to an Israeli newspaper suggests Washington is deliberately communicating resolve to both Tehran and maritime allies. The key question is whether these strikes represent a one-time degradation or the start of a sustained campaign to keep the strait open.