US, Iran climb the escalation ladder with strikes and counterstrikes over the Strait of Hormuz

The US launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates

Iranian state media acknowledged the latest attacks on its soil early Monday, describing explosions in several locations with at least one person being killed.

How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal

President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting authority.

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.

Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz

Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.

US, Iran claim control of Strait of Hormuz after weekend strikes

The U.S. and Iran are both claiming control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway in the conflict between the two countries, after weekend fighting. In a post on the social platform X Sunday night, U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said that it had “completed a new wave of offensive strikes against Iran” on Sunday…

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Fires on Commercial Ship

CENTCOM Releases Unclassified Footage of Latest Wave of Attacks Against Iran – US Military Strikes Two Tankers in Strait of Hormuz (VIDEO)

US Central Command on Monday evening released unclassified footage of the latest wave of strikes against Iran. The post CENTCOM Releases Unclassified Footage of Latest Wave of Attacks Against Iran – US Military Strikes Two Tankers in Strait of Hormuz (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

What Is the Status of the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran said that it was once again closing the Strait of Hormuz on July 11, but United States authorities report that it remains open. Which is correct?