Conflict · 37 days ago
US and Iran resume strikes in Gulf
🇺🇸 UNITED STATES — A cycle of direct military conflict has reignited between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East. Following deadly U.S. strikes, Iranian forces retaliated, prompting the U.S. to reinstate a blockade of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation signals a return to active hostility between the two nations in a critical global shipping corridor.
First reported by aljazeera.com · developing for 47 days · 13 sourcesstraitstimes.comUS and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalationscmp.comUS and Iran exchange blows in rekindled Middle East warfrance24.comMiddle East war rekindles as US and Iran resume strike exchangethehindu.comU.S. attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across West Asia as both vie for control of straitabc.net.auUnited States reinstates blockade against Iranian maritime traffic, resumes strikesjpost.comUS CENTCOM renews blockade on Strait of Hormuz, Iran war back on tablealjazeera.comDeadly US strikes trigger Iranian attacks on Gulf states+6 more outlets
Why it matters
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens major disruption to global energy and trade markets.
Context
The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly one-fifth of the world's total oil consumption.