The United States carries out strikes on Iran for a third consecutive night as President Donald Trump reinstates a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports. Multiple outlets report that the renewed blockade is intended to increase pressure on Tehran amid escalating tensions. NBC News adds that Trump also proposes new fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, linking the policy shift to maritime movement in the region. Deutsche Welle reports that Trump warns Iran will be “hit hard” while the US continues the strike campaign. In coverage of the developments, the outlets describe the situation as part of an ongoing escalation between Washington and Tehran, with the US strikes occurring nightly while the blockade is put back in place. Both reports characterize the blockade as a key element of the administration’s response, alongside the continued military actions. The reports do not provide a consolidated account of the targets or results of the strikes in the excerpts provided, but they agree on the timing: strikes continue on the third night, concurrent with the announced reinstatement of the blockade.