US–Iran military escalation over Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran have exchanged multiple rounds of military strikes over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran declaring the waterway closed and attacking commercial vessels and US military targets in the region, while the US has conducted strikes on Iranian military facilities.
US-Iran Escalation: Naval Blockade, Strikes, and Hormuz Toll Dispute
The US reimposed a comprehensive naval blockade on all Iranian ports and coastal areas in mid-July 2026, and Trump briefly proposed imposing a 20% toll on Strait of Hormuz shipping before reversing the policy within hours.
Read the full report →US-Iran Military Escalation Over Strait of Hormuz (July 2026)
The US has announced a naval blockade of Iranian ports and implemented a 20% charge on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, while launching strikes against over 140 Iranian military targets across multiple consecutive nights.
Read the full report →US–Iran Exchange of Strikes Over Strait of Hormuz
The US struck more than 140 Iranian military targets over the weekend of July 12–13, 2026, hitting missile and drone sites, naval facilities, and other infrastructure, prompting Iran to retaliate with drone and missile strikes on US bases and allied facilities across Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE.
Read the full report →Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Iran Military Escalation
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice, following a third round of US strikes that hit 140-149 Iranian military targets and effectively ending a ceasefire agreement from June.
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