The US Central Command confirmed the uninterrupted transit of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, noting the successful securing of hundreds of ships and millions of barrels of oil. The Command announced the completion of a new round of
airstrikes, targeting dozens of military sites, including missile launch pads, drones, naval facilities, and ammunition depots. It clarified that these successive strikes were in response to an attack on a European-flagged commercial cargo ship in the strait, which resulted in
severe damage and the disappearance of a crew member. Iranian authorities had previously announced the closure of the strait after firing warning shots at a vessel that deviated from authorized routes, vowing a firm response to any escalation. The series
of mutual attacks has led to the suspension of previous ceasefire agreements, amid US demands for Tehran to guarantee that waterways remain open to international trade without restrictions. This unfolds amidst growing geopolitical and economic repercussions that are casting a
shadow over global energy markets.
