US Strikes Iran Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions; Iran Vows 'Decisive Action'

The United States launched a series of "powerful strikes" against Iran on Tuesday, responding to what it described as Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military stated the action was in retaliation for the maritime assaults.

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The United States launched a series of powerful strikes against Iran, in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's Foreign Ministry issued a strong warning to the U.S., calling the strikes a "violation" of their agreement. The ministry declared that Iran would "take decisive measures to protect its interests and national security." State media reported explosions in areas near the Strait of Hormuz shortly after the U.S. announced its strikes, with explosions heard on Qeshm Island and in the cities of Sirik and Bandar Abbas.

These escalating tensions occur during Iran's six-day national mourning period for its supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Khamenei was reportedly killed on the first day of the war by Israeli-American strikes. His body has arrived in Iraq for processions in Najaf and Kerbala.

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Iran issues a serious warning about the consequences of the United States' violation of the treaty and will take decisive measures to protect its interests and national security.

In response to the news of the U.S. strikes, the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil saw a moderate increase, climbing over 2.5% in Asian markets. This rise reflects the market's reaction to the renewed instability in the Middle East.

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Six explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm Island, seven in the city of Sirik, and others in the major port city of Bandar Abbas.