Strait of Hormuz: Washington Strikes Iran for 3rd Time in a Week After Ship Attack

The United States launched a third strike on Iranian military targets in the Strait of Hormuz within a week, retaliating for an attack on a commercial vessel. Hostilities resumed on July 7 after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted merchant ships. The June ceasefire has collapsed, and maritime traffic has plummeted. The Strait of Hormuz, a passage for 20% of global oil, remains the focal point of tensions.