The US launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates
CENTCOM said the latest round hit more than 140 targets to curb attacks on civilian mariners and commercial ships.
- U.S. Central Command launched new strikes against Iran on Sunday to degrade its ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, following a massive Saturday operation that hit about 140 Iranian military targets.
- Iranian missile and drone assaults on American allies across the Middle East, including Kuwait, Jordan, and Qatar, prompted the escalation after Iran targeted a Cyprus-flagged merchant vessel in the Strait.
- Conflicting declarations emerged Sunday regarding the Strait of Hormuz's status, as CENTCOM asserted, "FACT: Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz," while Tehran claimed the waterway was closed until further notice.
- President Donald Trump stated Sunday on NBC's Meet the Press, "We bombed the hell out of them last night," while U.S. officials warned to expect a "bigger" wave of attacks.
- These latest strikes raise concerns about whether the broader fighting can be contained, as the White House seeks to pursue talks despite declaring the June ceasefire agreement over last week.
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There were attacks on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormus. There was also an alarm in the Gulf States. Read the latest developments here.
USA continues to fly further attacks on Iran +++ Hormus road according to the USA still open – US forces are to ensure passage +++ Iran again reports explosions on the south coast +++ The news blog.
US-Iran war fears grow as fighting escalates around the Strait of Hormuz
US strikes on Iran intensified after an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz left one crew member missing; Iran retaliated with missile strikes across the region as tensions over the key waterway threatened a ceasefire
The Strait of Ormuz remains open to navigation and maritime traffic continues there, said Sunday the United States Central Military Command (Centcom) on X. But strikes continue between the two countries.
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