U.S. strikes Iran again as Tehran warns of 'existential war' with America
The U.S. military has launched multiple waves of airstrikes against Iranian coastal defenses and missile sites following Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation has raised concerns about a full-scale war and its impact on global oil prices.
Why it matters
The conflict threatens global energy security and risks a major geopolitical confrontation in a vital maritime trade route.
July 15 | Duration 4:31 The U.S. launched a new wave of attacks Wednesday after Iran targeted American military sites. U.S. Central Command says the latest strikes are meant to target and degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Social Sharing The U.S. launched two waves of attacks on Iran's coastal defenses and missile sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade of its ports, while Iran struck back by targeting U.S. military sites in neighbouring countries in what it called an "existential war" with America.
The latest escalation comes days after a fragile truce collapsed, raising the spectre of a return to full-scale war, with Iran once again threatening to shut off more regional energy exports.
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