The United States and Iran exchange new rounds of military strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides reporting attacks on ships and related targets. Iran says it attacks vessels attempting to transit the waterway and that it is expanding a “no-go” area outside the strait. The U.S. says its forces conduct counter-strikes and also targets Iranian-linked assets.

Multiple outlets describe an escalation in sea and air activity after a period of reduced fighting, with Iran retaliating after U.S. actions and the U.S. responding to Iranian missile or drone attacks. Some reports cite Iran’s targeting of U.S. vessels or U.S.-linked warships, while others focus on U.S. strikes disabling or destroying Iranian oil tankers. Outlets also highlight competing claims about maritime violations and enforcement of restrictions in and around the strait.

Across coverage, the dispute centers on control and access to the strategic waterway, with several outlets linking the renewed clashes to renewed concerns for energy supplies and oil prices. Reporting also notes U.S. efforts to counter what it describes as Iran’s constriction of passage, including moves affecting Iranian ports, even as more ships transit with U.S. naval support.