The United States and Iran intensified their conflict across the Middle East on Friday, launching fresh strikes on military and infrastructure targets as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalated. The U.S. targeted additional bridges, energy facilities and a key Iranian port, stepping up pressure on Tehran after President Donald Trump vowed to counter Iran's disruption of the critical global energy shipping route.

Oil prices rise as the US renews a blockade on Iranian ports and carries out a wave of air strikes.

US targets Iranian civilian infrastructure amid rising tensions. Strait of Hormuz traffic normal by August 31 at 10.5% YES.