US Strikes 90 More Iran Targets as Hormuz Attacks Shatter Ceasefire
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Updated · DW (English) · Jul 10
US Strikes 90 More Iran Targets as Hormuz Attacks Shatter Ceasefire
3 articles · Updated · DW (English) · Jul 10
Summary
Around 90 new U.S. strikes hit Iranian targets on Thursday, after CENTCOM said it had already attacked more than 80 sites including air defenses, radars and over 60 IRGC boats.
The renewed campaign followed Iranian attacks on at least three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and fresh missile strikes on Gulf states, with explosions reported in Bahrain and Kuwait.
Washington also revoked the sanctions waiver that had let Tehran resume oil exports under last month’s MOU, and Trump declared the agreement “over” even as U.S. officials said talks would continue in good faith.
Shipping through Hormuz has again ground to a halt, oil rose 5%, and maritime security firm MARISKS warned the exchange has returned the two sides to direct military confrontation.
Iran appears to be using Hormuz disruption as leverage after stalled talks on sanctions relief and its nuclear program, but renewed U.S. naval pressure threatens an economy already hit by $144 billion in war damage.
With a peace deal signed just days ago, why are the US and Iran now exchanging military strikes?
Is this conflict accelerating America's global decline, or will its military might ultimately prevail over Iran's strategy?
As Iran closes the world's most vital oil chokepoint, is a global recession now inevitable?
2026 Strait of Hormuz Escalation: US-Iran Conflict, Global Oil Disruption, and the New Security Order
Overview
In June and July 2026, hostilities sharply escalated in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. A series of attacks on commercial vessels, including three tankers struck in a single day, marked the highest daily number since April and intensified regional tensions. These incidents disrupted vital shipping routes and led to accusations of ceasefire violations, with both sides blaming each other. The renewed violence not only endangered maritime traffic but also risked unraveling ongoing diplomatic efforts, highlighting the region’s volatility and the global impact of instability in this strategic waterway.