US, Iran exchange attacks around Strait of Hormuz
The US military has conducted a series of strikes against Iranian targets following escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded by striking vessels in the region, leading to casualties and further complicating the naval blockade situation.
Why it matters
The conflict in the Strait of Hormuz threatens global oil supplies and risks a broader military escalation between the US and Iran.
Washington and Tehran both claim to be in control of the strategic waterway as fighting escalates.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Disputes over the Strait of Hormuz have renewed hostilities between the US and Iran [Social media via Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 13 Jul 2026 13 Jul 2026 The US military has concluded a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran , hours before a reinstated naval blockade of Iranian ports takes effect, as Washington and Tehran both stake claims to control the Strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command, the military’s regional command known as CENTCOM, said its latest strikes began at 4:45pm ET (20:45 GMT) on Monday, and were aimed at degrading Iran’s capacity to attack “innocent civilians and commercial shipping” in the strait.
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