US Resumes Military Strikes on Iran Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
The United States has initiated a new series of airstrikes on Iran, marking a shift to daytime operations. The US Central Command confirmed the strikes aimed at degrading Iranian military capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials reported that at least 13 missiles targeted a barracks in Sistan and Baluchestan province, resulting in seven fatalities and over 260 injuries from recent attacks. The US has reimposed a naval blockade on Iran amid accusations of attacks on commercial vessels. Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned of halting energy exports from the region if the blockade continues. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage for global oil and gas trade, with about one-fifth of the world's supply transiting through it under normal conditions.
Published 1 day ago • 14 Jul 2026, 05:43 AM IST