• The US has launched fresh military strikes against multiple targets in Iran.
• Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels following the attacks.
• Any ships attempting to transit through the strait may face military action from Iran.
• President Trump has emphasized a continued aggressive approach towards Iran.
• The conflict has raised concerns about global oil supply and prices.

The United States has initiated a new wave of attacks on Iran, targeting multiple locations, including the cities of Qeshm, Bandar Abbas, and Sirik. This escalation follows President Trump's assertion that Iran's actions warranted a strong military response, claiming that the US would "hit Iran very hard." The strikes have caused explosions, injuries, and heightened tensions in the region, prompting Iran to declare the Strait of Hormuz closed to all ships, threatening military action against violators, according to aljazeera and indiatimes.

After the US launched its strikes, Iranian officials reported directly hitting two vessels that attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz, reinforcing Tehran's warning that any ship would be targeted amid the increased military presence in the area. As military clashes and air defense activities heightened, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed that they had responded to US incursions with their own strikes, further escalating the conflict, according to indiatimes and channelnewsasia.

In statements made by US Central Command, the recent strikes were labeled "self-defense" actions in response to what they deemed "continued aggression" from Iran. Trump previously commented on negotiations, indicating dissatisfaction with the pace, suggesting that the potential for peace seemed elusive as tensions flared. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reiterated the US stance, warning that the military campaign could extend beyond just one night, indicating a commitment to continue strikes until definitive action was taken, as reported by aljazeera and channelnewsasia.

The ongoing conflict has significant implications for global oil supply routes, especially given the Strait of Hormuz's strategic importance, through which around 20% of the world's oil typically transits. This closure and the attacks have caused fluctuations in energy prices, creating a ripple effect in global markets. Iran has signaled that such military actions could stymie the chances for diplomatic resolution, a sentiment echoed through various international statements urging restraint and the importance of maintaining open navigation in critical waterways, according to indiatimes and channelnewsasia.