US Launches New Strikes on Iran Over Shipping Routes Threat The United States has launched new strikes against Iranian targets for the 13th consecutive night, reigniting a cycle of escalating violence that threatens to destabilize one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints.
The attacks are aimed at weakening Tehran's grip on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, but their impact will likely be felt far beyond this narrow waterway.
The US military has targeted Iran's military command centers, drone storage facilities, communication networks, coastal surveillance sites, and maritime capabilities – a broad sweep that suggests Washington is determined to cripple Tehran's ability to project power in the region.