Just In: US forces launch new strikes against Iran

US forces launched strikes against Iran for a sixth consecutive night on Thursday, the US military said. The strikes, which began at 1800 GMT, aimed to 'further degrade Iranian military capabilities,' according to US Central Command. The US also renewed a blockade of Iran's ports, while Tehran targeted American allies in the Gulf and vowed the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed 'until the US ends its aggression.'