By Enas Alashray and Tala RamadanCAIRO/DUBAI, July 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. conducted a new wave of strikes against Iran's coastal defence systems and missile sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran threatened to shut off more regional energy exports.The daytime strikes mark the latest escalation of attacks and counterattacks launched by the two sides as they vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz, which carried about a fifth of global oil and gas shipments before the war.

The United States launched fresh strikes on Iran after attacks across the Gulf, deepening tensions and raising fears over oil supplies.

The United States launched a fresh round of strikes against Iran on Sunday (July 12), saying the attacks were aimed at degrading Tehran's ability to target civilian mariners and…

US-Iran war news: The United States initiated fresh military strikes against Iran on Tuesday. These strikes target capabilities allegedly used to attack commercial shipping.…

CENTCOM said the strikes were meant to "continue degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz."