US Strikes Iran Again After Ship Attack Shuts Down Strait Of Hormuz

The United States launched a fresh round of strikes on Iran after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a container ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The attack came days after President Trump declared the earlier ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran over, though he has left room for continued talks.

US Central Command identified the vessel as the Cyprus-flagged M/V GFS Galaxy, saying it suffered serious engine-room damage with a crew member missing. Trump ordered the retaliatory strikes, which began Saturday evening.

Strait Closure Threatens Global Oil Flow

Iran said it closed the strait after firing a warning shot at a vessel it accused of taking an unauthorized route, warning the waterway would stay shut until “the end of US interference in this region.” The strait normally carries about a fifth of the world’s oil and LNG supplies, and its closure has already pushed energy prices higher, adding pressure to global inflation ahead of US congressional elections in November.

Diplomacy Continues Despite Fighting

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met Omani officials to discuss safe passage through the strait, with talks continuing at technical and political levels. A draft Omani proposal reportedly calls for free navigation through a southern corridor while requiring prior approval for ships using the northern route through Iranian waters.

Washington wants Iran to publicly commit to ending ship attacks and keeping all lanes open without tolls. Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, separately vowed vengeance for his father’s death in the war’s opening strikes, a message tied to funeral ceremonies held for former leader Ali Khamenei.