Conflict · 42 days ago
US strikes Iran after Hormuz attack
🇺🇸 UNITED STATES — The United States has launched military strikes against Iranian targets following an attack on a civilian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington is demanding that Tehran issue a formal, public declaration guaranteeing that the vital maritime chokepoint remains open. The strikes represent a sharp escalation in tensions as Tehran threatens to close the strait.
First reported by aljazeera.com · developing for 47 days · 85 sourceschannelnewsasia.comUS military says began new wave of strikes in Iranaljazeera.comUS launches new wave of strikes against Iran, aimed at ‘degrading’ militaryjpost.comUS soldiers claim generals ignored warnings ahead of Iran strikefrance24.comMiddle East live: US strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuznytimes.comLive Updates: Iran Targets Gulf States After Night of Intense U.S. Strikesthehindu.comU.S. attacks Iran over ship being hit in Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab statescnn.comIran war heats up while US weapon stocks remain depleted, risking military's ability to fight future warsindependent.co.ukIran-US war latest: Strait of Hormuz closed indefinitely after US and Tehran trade fresh strikesirishtimes.comUS and Iran exchange fresh strikes as Tehran says Strait of Hormuz is closednpr.orgUS attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab statesabc.net.auUS strikes Iran for third time in a week after Revolutionary Guards close Strait of Hormuzaawsat.comUS Attacks Iran, IRGC Says Strait of Hormuz to Remain Closed 'Until Further Notice'nikkei.comUS launches more strikes on Iran after commercial ship struck in Hormuzarabnews.comUS launches new round of strikes on Iran after IRGC attacks civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuzrte.ieUS launches strikes as Iran says Strait of Hormuz closedcbc.caIran says it hit vessel in Strait of Hormuz, declares route closed; U.S. announces retaliatory strikesaa.com.trDeath toll from US strikes on Iran rises to 17smh.com.auUS warplanes take off from aircraft carrier for Iran missionindianexpress.comUS strikes Iran's Chabahar port for first time as conflict expands beyond Strait of Hormuz | World Newshaaretz.comU.S. Military Launches Second Straight Night of Attacks as Iran Says It Struck American Bases in the Gulfhindustantimes.comUS-Iran war LIVE: Iran says hit American bases in Kuwait, Bahrain after fresh US strikes; oil prices rise amid tensionsforbes.comTrump Strikes Iran Again—After Declaring Ceasefire 'Over'scmp.comUS launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit 'hard'elpais.comThe United States follows through on Trump's threat, launching major strikes on Iran | Internationalbbc.co.ukUS launches new wave of strikes against Iran after promising to 'hit them hard'theguardian.comOil prices rise to record level after Iran launches attacks on tankers near strait of Hormuzcnbc.comTrump says Iran ceasefire is 'over' after latest round of strikescbsnews.comU.S. launches strikes against Iran to retaliate for attacks on 3 tankers in Strait of Hormuztheglobeandmail.comU.S. launches new strikes against Iranian targetsstraitstimes.comUS strikes Iran amid oil sanctionsnbcnews.comU.S. launches new attacks on Iran in retaliation for attacks on commercial ships, U.S. military says+54 more outlets
Why it matters
Military actions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global energy supplies and risk a wider regional conflict.
Context
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global transit point for approximately 20% of the world's total oil consumption.