The US military has reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports, sparking new strikes on nations hosting American forces. Iran has threatened to halt all energy exports from the Middle East in response.
Escalating Tensions
The US first imposed the blockade in mid-April and then lifted it in mid-June, a day after signing an interim deal that set a 60-day period for negotiations over issues like Iran’s nuclear program. However, talks have stalled as fighting over the strait has intensified.
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has threatened to halt all energy exports from the Middle East, stating that the export of oil and gas from the region will be either for everyone or for no one.
US Military Action
The US carried out another wave of strikes as it reimposed the blockade, striking dozens of targets over seven hours. The US Navy has also increased its presence in the Arabian Sea, with at least 19 warships, including two aircraft carriers and an amphibious assault ship with more than 1,000 Marines aboard.
President Donald Trump has warned that more US strikes against Iran are coming, stating that bridges and power plants could be targets unless negotiations resume.
Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.
