US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade

Oil jumps as Trump claims new Hormuz blockade on Iran

Data: Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Ben Geman/AxiosOil prices surged about 9% Monday to roughly $83 per barrel after President Trump claimed the U.S. was reinstating a naval blockade on Iran, adding to gains already driven by renewed hostilities over the weekend.Why it matters: Higher oil prices typically feed into higher gasoline prices, potentially…

US military launches strikes on Iran after Trump brings back naval blockade

The U.S. military launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Monday, hours after President Trump announced the U.S. Navy would reinstate the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The fresh strikes, which kicked off at 4:45 p.m. EDT at Trump’s direction, mark the third consecutive day of U.S. attacks against Iran. “These…

Trump Plans Hormuz Toll as US-Iran Truce Collapses

The US hit Iran with more strikes after announcing plans for a 20% fee on ships using the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Tehran attacked more oil tankers sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. (Source: Bloomberg)

Third Consecutive Night of U.S. Strikes on Iran Under Way

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Iran Launches Strikes Against Maritime Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

Trump Says Fighting With Iran Has Resumed as He Orders Blockade and Tolls

After several days of strikes, the president notified Congress that fighting had begun again and announced shipping fees that his administration previously deemed illegal.

U.S. announces more strikes on Iran over Strait of Hormuz

President Trump said that the United States will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and charge ships 20% for safe passage. Central Command announced that the U.S. has commenced strikes on Iran for the third straight night. NBC News' Courtney Kube reports.

JUST IN: Trump Announces Speech to the Nation on Thursday Evening as Iran War Intensifies and US Navy Blockade Resumes – Says “We’re Taking Over the Strait” (VIDEO)

President Trump announced on Monday that he plans to address the nation on Thursday amid resumed fighting in Iran. The President wrote on Truth Social, "President Trump will be making a Speech to the Nation on Thursday evening, at 9 P.M. The post JUST IN: Trump Announces Speech to the Nation on Thursday Evening as Iran War Intensifies and US Navy Blockade…