The United States carried out a second wave of airstrikes against Iran in two days, escalating tensions in the ongoing battle over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments. President Donald Trump said the strikes were launched in response to alleged Iranian efforts to deploy sea mines in the waterway and a missile attack targeting a U.S. military base in Jordan.
According to U.S. officials, the attacks targeted facilities linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including air-defense systems, military infrastructure and drone-related assets. Trump warned that any further retaliation by Tehran would trigger even stronger military action.
Iran vowed to respond and launched missile and drone attacks against U.S. and allied positions in the region. Tehran also accused Washington of causing civilian casualties during the strikes, while U.S. military officials said their operations were aimed solely at military targets.
The renewed fighting has raised concerns about the security of global energy supplies. The Strait of Hormuz normally handles a significant share of the world’s oil exports, and fears of disruption have pushed oil prices higher and increased volatility in financial markets.
