US Resumes Strikes on IRGC Targets Following Hormuz Shipping Attacks
U.S. Central Command has launched a new wave of strikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) positions near the Strait of Hormuz after attempted attacks on commercial vessels.
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Following a month-long period of relative calm, military hostilities between the United States and Iran have reignited in the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) initiated targeted strikes against IRGC infrastructure, including sites in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, and Sirik. These operations were described by U.S. officials as a necessary response to recent Iranian attempts to target commercial shipping and American service members in the region. The escalation marks a definitive end to the 60-day negotiation window established by the June Memorandum of Understanding. Iranian state media confirmed the explosions, while Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Tehran would utilize all available capabilities in response. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning, indicating that any further retaliation from Tehran would be met with significant force. The renewed conflict has immediately impacted global energy markets, with Brent crude prices climbing over 2% as investors react to the heightened risk of supply chain disruptions in the world's most critical maritime chokepoint.
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