US Launches New Strikes on Iran Following Strait of Hormuz Attacks

The United States military launched a new wave of strikes against Iran, following a breach of a fragile ceasefire. President Donald Trump ordered the attacks in retaliation for Iranian drone and missile strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting military and port installations to ensure freedom of navigation.

U.S. Central Command Targets Iranian Port Infrastructure

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed it has begun strikes intended to “diminish” Iran’s capacity to threaten international shipping. State-run Iranian media reported explosions in the port city of Bandar Abbas and the coastal town of Sirik, both located along the strategic southern coast.

President Trump, speaking from the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, characterized the Iranian actions as “behaving very badly.” He specifically cited the use of drones and missiles against three tankers on Tuesday as the catalyst for the current military response. Trump warned that if these attacks recur, “¡la cosa se pondrá mucho peor!”

Trump Signals Shift Toward Civil Infrastructure Targets

Trump has threatened to expand the target list to include Iranian civil infrastructure, specifically mentioning power plants and desalination plants. He also indicated a potential move to seize the Kharg Island oil production center.

While Trump suggested that the U.S. might “simplemente rematar la faena,” he told reporters that these clashes would likely not result in a “long-term” military action. He emphasized that the operation would move “very quickly.”

The Iranian Defiance and the Hormuz Deadlock

Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, rejected U.S. pressure in a post on X.

“La era de la intimidación y la extorsión ha terminado. No lleva a ninguna parte. No nos rendiremos”.

The tension centers on the provisional ceasefire agreement. Iran argues the deal grants them the right to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S. views any interference with merchant shipping as an act of aggression.

Timeline of Escalation