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and active military strikes are unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran
attacked three commercial vessels in the vital energy waterway. In
response, the U.S. military launched waves of heavy airstrikes against
roughly 90 targets in Iran, severely degrading Tehran's naval and
coastal capabilities.
The recent flare-up follows weeks of severe maritime conflict:
- Initial Merchant Attacks: Iran struck three oil tankers in the strait, prompting a direct response from the U.S.
- U.S. Military Action: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) bombed dozens of Iranian sites, including more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats, coastal radar sites, and missile storage facilities.
- Retaliation: In response to the U.S. strikes, Iranian forces retaliated by targeting American bases and facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain.
- Global Impact: The United Nations has condemned the escalations, warning of catastrophic risks to the global energy supply and civilian mariners. Track global shipping disruptions and alerts via the UKMTO.
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