All-out war edges closer with 10th consecutive night of US strikes on Iran
The US military has conducted its 10th consecutive night of strikes against Iran in an effort to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has led to rising oil prices and increased diplomatic tension, despite ongoing mediation efforts involving Pakistan.
Why it matters
The disruption of the Strait of Hormuz poses a critical threat to global energy supplies and risks a broader regional war.
The US military said late on Monday it was carrying out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran in a push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The renewed bombings came following the death of another American service member, and after Iran launched attacks on American allies Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, home of the US Navy’s 5th Fleet.
US Central Command said on social media that the latest strikes “are designed to further degrade Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial shipping” in the strait.
Even as the US and Iran inch closer to all-out war again, glimmers of hope appeared on the diplomatic front, as Iran’s interior minister travelled to Pakistan, a key mediator in the conflict, for talks.
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