US launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates
The US military has conducted a seventh consecutive night of airstrikes against Iranian targets, escalating the conflict surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded with claims of attacks on US-linked infrastructure in Bahrain and Kuwait, while both nations trade accusations regarding damaged oil tankers.
Why it matters
The escalation threatens global energy security and maritime trade routes in one of the world's most critical shipping chokepoints.
A damaged bridge lies in a riverbed, following US airstrikes in Iran. Photograph: Contributor/072019/Getty Images A damaged bridge lies in a riverbed, following US airstrikes in Iran. Photograph: Contributor/072019/Getty Images Iran US launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates Central Command says attacks were designed to ‘continue degrading Iranian military capabilities’
Prefer the Guardian on Google The US military said it had launched a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran on Friday night as fighting escalated over the strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command, in a post on X, said the strikes, which began at 7pm GMT, were designed to “continue degrading Iranian military capabilities”.
Iranian media reported explosions heard or strikes carried out in the cities of Sirik, Ahvaz and Yazd.
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