The United States has launched a new wave of military strikes against Iranian targets following alleged attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. officials and the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The operation marks a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran.
CENTCOM said the strikes were carried out to impose “heavy costs” on Iran for targeting commercial ships crewed by civilians in an international waterway. The U.S. military described the attacks on the vessels as a dangerous violation of the existing ceasefire agreement.
The reported maritime attacks included a Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker and other merchant vessels navigating the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route. Iran has rejected the U.S. accusations, condemned the retaliatory strikes, and disputed Washington’s account of the incidents.
The latest developments come as U.S. President Donald Trump attends the NATO Summit in Türkiye, where the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East is expected to dominate discussions among alliance leaders.
The situation remains fluid, with further updates expected as officials from both countries continue to respond to the rapidly unfolding events.
