The United States has conducted its third consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran, coinciding with President Trump's announcement of a maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. This blockade includes a proposed 20% tariff on ships passing through, marking a significant shift in US policy regarding international navigation in the region.
The US military stated that these strikes aim to weaken Iranian forces and protect commercial shipping. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has condemned the US actions, warning that they threaten global oil and gas supplies, while the International Maritime Organization reiterated its opposition to tolls on international waterways.