Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed, US renews strikes
The United States has launched a third wave of military strikes against Iran following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and an attack on a commercial cargo ship. The escalation marks the end of a recent ceasefire agreement between the two nations.
Why it matters
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens global oil supplies and risks a major regional conflict in the Middle East.
— 11:14am , first published July 12, 2026 — 9:30am
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Share A A A Washington : The United States has unleashed a third wave of strikes against Iran after the Islamic regime defied an ultimatum to guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and attacked a Cyprus-flagged cargo ship transiting the waterway.
Iran responded by targeting US facilities in states across the Gulf.
The escalation in fighting comes nearly a month after the two sides inked a memorandum of understanding that prolonged a ceasefire and began 60 days of negotiations for a permanent peace deal. US President Donald Trump has since declared that agreement “over”.
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