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From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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  • The United States launched a third night of strikes on Iran, with President Trump planning to reimpose a blockade on Iranian ports.
  • Iran struck two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member, according to the UAE.
  • Oil prices surged over fears of renewed conflict.

The United States intensified its military actions against Iran, launching a third consecutive night of strikes. President Donald Trump announced plans to reimpose a blockade on Iranian ports and impose a 20 percent fee on cargo passing through the vital Strait of Hormuz.

We're going to hit them very hard tonight, and we're going to hit them hard tomorrow.

— Donald TrumpPresident Trump's vow of retaliation following Iran's actions.

These actions escalate tensions following Iran's strike on two ships in the strategic waterway, which resulted in one fatality, as reported by the United Arab Emirates. The US military stated its strikes targeted Iranian coastal areas, including Bushehr and Bandar Abbas, aiming to diminish Iran's capacity to attack commercial shipping.

In response, Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have fired missiles and drones at Bahrain. Trump vowed significant retaliatory measures, stating, "We're going to hit them very hard tonight, and we're going to hit them hard tomorrow." The renewed conflict casts doubt on ongoing efforts to achieve a permanent end to the war.

Tell the Iranians to be ready. Let them know we're coming (and) there's not a damn thing they can do about it.

— Donald TrumpTrump's threat regarding a nuclear site in Iran.

Oil prices reacted sharply to the escalating tensions, jumping more than nine percent on Monday and continuing to rise. Iran also reportedly launched attacks on other US allies in the region, including Jordan, which announced it had intercepted Iranian missiles. The US formally notified Congress of the resumed military conflict, granting the Pentagon additional operational time in the region.

We're going to be known as 'THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT' and will levy a 20 percent fee on all cargo shipped through the waterway.

— Donald TrumpTrump's declaration about US control and fees for the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump further threatened to target a deeply buried nuclear site near Natanz, asserting that Iran would be unable to prevent US actions. He declared the United States would become "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," imposing the levy while asserting that other nations would retain open passage. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded with sarcasm on X, acknowledging Trump's statement.

Trump was 'absolutely right' that

— Abbas AraghchiIranian Foreign Minister's sarcastic response to Trump's statements.
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Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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