US military launches new round of strikes against Iran
The US military launched strikes against Iranian targets following an attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded by threatening to close the strategic waterway, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Why it matters
The potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens global oil supplies and risks a broader military conflict in the Middle East.
WASHINGTON: The US military said Saturday it has launched a new round of strikes against Iran, after Tehran "blatantly attacked" a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest strikes, which began at 7.15pm in Washington (2315 GMT), came "after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces blatantly attacked" a Cyprus-flagged container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command said in a statement.
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