The U.S. launched strikes on Iran after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions across West Asia. Iran has accused Washington of violating their recent agreement and vowed retaliation, while Qatar blamed Tehran for targeting one of its LNG tankers. The renewed confrontation has raised fears over global shipping, energy supplies, and the future of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, sending oil prices higher.

US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, sharply escalating a confrontation that…

The United States launched extensive strikes on Iran over attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz, triggering a wave of reprisals Wednesday that Iran's Guards said targeted…

US Central Command said the strikes were carried out “to impose heavy costs” for attacks on commercial shipping.

US Central Command said the strikes were carried out “to impose heavy costs” for attacks on commercial shipping.