The United States carried out a third series of strikes against Iran, according to RTVI. The IRGC announced a temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz, prohibiting any vessel’s transit until U.S. involvement in the region ends. The decision followed an incident where several ships attempted to pass through unauthorized routes, ignoring warnings and a request to alter course, and one of them was stopped with a warning shot. Washington stated that the strikes aim to limit Iran’s ability to attack civilian sailors and commercial ships moving through the strait.

In the IRGC statement it was noted that Washington had failed to honor an existing memorandum of understanding. The closure will remain in place until further notice, and all traffic is suspended during the dispute. According to the U.S. Central Command, the strikes hit 140 military sites, including missile and drone systems, naval infrastructure, ammunition depots, communications nodes, and coastguard facilities; commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz currently continues.

According to experts, the escalation raises concerns over global oil shipments, as the Strait of Hormuz handles a significant share of world tanker traffic. Analysts note that even a temporary disruption can affect shipping rates and insurance costs for operators in the region. The strikes also highlight the ongoing strategic competition between Washington and Tehran, potentially influencing future diplomatic negotiations.

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While the strikes targeted many military facilities, open‑source assessments indicate that Iran’s core nuclear capabilities remain largely intact. This suggests that the current pressure is aimed more at deterring immediate attacks than at eliminating long‑term strategic options.

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