The United States has launched a new wave of airstrikes on Iran after an American-linked commercial vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, marking another sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran.
According to U.S. officials, the strikes targeted Iranian missile storage facilities, drone infrastructure, coastal radar sites, and naval assets along the country's southern coastline in what Washington described as a response to attacks on commercial shipping.
The latest military action follows a series of retaliatory exchanges between the two countries, raising fresh concerns that diplomatic efforts to ease the crisis are under increasing strain.
The escalating conflict has also rattled global energy markets, with investors closely watching developments around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil shipping routes. Oil prices have climbed as fears grow over potential disruptions to global energy supplies.
Regional governments have renewed calls for restraint, warning that further escalation could have serious consequences for security and international trade across the Gulf.
Despite the ongoing military operations, U.S. officials say diplomatic channels remain open, while international partners continue urging both sides to return to negotiations and prevent a wider regional conflict.
