US War Against Iran Enters a New Phase

The US military has resumed a campaign of airstrikes and naval blockades against Iranian targets in a second phase of conflict. The strategy aims to secure the Strait of Hormuz and exert economic pressure on Iran following renewed hostilities.
Why it matters
Escalating military action in the Strait of Hormuz poses a direct threat to global oil supply chains and regional stability.
By: Julian E. BarnesEric Schmitt and David E. Sanger
Reports on military actions and strategic objectives without explicit editorializing, though the subject matter is inherently sensitive.
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