US launches more strikes after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed
Financial Times 2026-07-12 00:34:31
Context: The United States has launched additional strikes in the region after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) hit a commercial ship transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments. The incident occurred when tensions were already escalating between the US and Iran. A crew member from the vessel was reported missing.
Key Facts
- The IRGC hit a commercial ship transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, with the US Central Command (Centcom) later reporting that a crew member was missing from the vessel.
- The incident prompted the United States to launch more strikes in the region, in a further escalation of tensions between the two countries.
- The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments, was the site of the incident, with Iran's IRGC declaring it closed following the attack.