US launches new wave of attacks on Iranian military targets; Strait of Hormuz closure threatened

The United States military has initiated a new series of strikes targeting Iranian military objectives, according to U.S. Central Command (Centcom). These attacks aim to further degrade Iranian military capabilities employed against merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation marks the fifth consecutive day of U.S. military action against Iran.

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began launching a wave of attacks... aimed at further degrading the military capabilities that Iranian forces have used to attack merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

The announcement follows threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to strike Iranian energy facilities if no agreement is reached, highlighting ongoing tensions. The recent strikes and naval blockade have cast doubt on a previous memorandum of understanding, dissolving a fragile truce established on June 17. The conflict has disrupted global energy supplies and affected Iran's neighbors.

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The retaliatory operations of the fighters will continue and the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States ends its acts of aggression.

In response, Iran's Revolutionary Guard declared that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. ends its "aggression." The Guard also warned of further actions against oil and gas export routes that benefit the U.S. and its allies, stating that regional energy exports would be accessible to all or none.

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The enemy must also expect the closure of other oil and gas export routes that serve the interests of the United States and its allies.

Bahrain activated its air raid sirens, and Kuwait reported repelling Iranian drone attacks, indicating a widening regional impact. The situation underscores the volatile nature of the conflict and its potential to destabilize the global energy market.

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Oil and gas exports from the region will be accessible to all or to none.