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US launches more strikes on Iran after commercial ship struck in Strait of Hormuz

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • The US military conducted new strikes against Iran after Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The attacks have ended a ceasefire, with Iran warning of severe retaliation and closing the vital waterway until US interference ceases.
  • The incidents have destabilized the Gulf, causing energy prices to surge and impacting global inflation ahead of US congressional elections.

The United States military launched further strikes on Iran following an attack by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation has ended a ceasefire, with President Donald Trump leaving the door open for negotiations despite the renewed hostilities.

new enemy bases” in the Middle East would be targeted if the United States retaliated for the container ship incident.

— Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsThe Revolutionary Guards issued a warning following the attack on the container ship.

Iran stated it closed the Strait of Hormuz after a warning shot struck a vessel on an unapproved route, vowing a "severe response" to any retaliation. The U.S. Central Command identified the damaged ship as the M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cyprus-flagged container vessel, reporting significant engine-room damage and a missing civilian crew member.

The ongoing conflict has destabilized the Gulf region, and Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has driven up energy prices, contributing to global inflation. This is a politically sensitive issue for President Trump ahead of the November congressional elections.

The war has destabilised the Gulf, while Iran’s effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has caused energy prices to surge, fuelling global inflation.

— Article TextThe article describes the broader economic impact of the conflict.

Iran claims several ships were using an "unauthorised route" and ignored warnings. The Revolutionary Guards declared the strait, a critical conduit for one-fifth of global oil and LNG supplies before the war, would remain closed until "the end of US interference in this region." The U.S. demands Tehran publicly commit to stopping attacks and keeping all lanes open without tolls.

The strait, which was a conduit before the war for one-fifth of the world’s oil and LNG supplies, will remain closed until “the end of US interference in this region,”

— Revolutionary GuardsThe Revolutionary Guards stated their conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Analysts suggest Iran uses these actions to gain leverage in negotiations. Despite the tensions, reports indicate that Iran, the U.S., Qatar, and Pakistan had agreed to negotiate, with mediators attempting to arrange talks.

Washington demands that Tehran publicly state it will stop attacks on ships in the strait, and that all lanes will be open without tolls

— Senior US officialsUS officials outlined their demands to Iran regarding maritime security.
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