US launches new strikes against Iran after three ships were hit in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran following attacks on three merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz. These strikes were described by U.S. Central Command as a necessary response to Iranian aggression against commercial shipping. In retaliation for these incidents, the United States revoked a license that had allowed for the sale of Iranian oil as part of an interim ceasefire deal. The attacks caused damage to the vessels, with one tanker catching fire off the coast of Oman. This escalation threatens to derail ongoing negotiations aimed at fully reopening the waterway and ending the conflict that began in February 2026. Iranian officials condemned the U.S. move to revoke the oil license, labeling it a violation of their agreement. Meanwhile, the region continues to observe funeral ceremonies for the late Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tensions remain high as both nations accuse one another of violating the terms of their fragile ceasefire. Diplomatic progress appears stalled while leadership transitions occur within Iran following the death of its leader. The recent maritime volatility highlights the instability currently facing global energy security and international navigation.