Attacks have damaged Tehran’s military capabilities, but dispute over Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved

Control over the Strait of Hormuz has remained a major point of contention between the U.S. and Iran even after the two countries signed a temporary peace deal last month.

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.