US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade
The US has launched a third night of military strikes against Iran following a maritime attack in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump announced a new policy to blockade the strait and charge ships for safe passage.
Why it matters
The escalation of military conflict and the threat of a maritime blockade pose significant risks to global oil prices and international shipping security.
This screengrab taken from video footage shared by US Central Command of a strike on an Iranian position on 13 July. Photograph: US Central Command This screengrab taken from video footage shared by US Central Command of a strike on an Iranian position on 13 July. Photograph: US Central Command US-Israel war on Iran US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade American president says ships will be charged for safe passage through strait in apparent policy reversal
Prefer the Guardian on Google The US has launched its third consecutive night of strikes on Iran hours after Donald Trump said Washington would reinstate a maritime blockade on the country and, in an apparent policy reversal, charge ships for safe passage.
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