The United States launches another round of strikes against Iranian military targets after President Donald Trump reinstates a naval blockade affecting Iranian shipping around the Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple outlets. US Central Command and other reports say the strikes include coastal defence systems and missile-related sites. The actions follow earlier US attacks over consecutive nights, with one report describing a fourth straight night of strikes carried out by US forces. NBC News and others add that the escalation occurs amid discussion of US plans for control or influence over navigation in the strait, and the potential for additional fees for ships seeking safe passage.

In response, Iran attacks targets in the region, with reports citing strikes on “US military targets” in Gulf states and actions directed at neighbouring countries. One account says Jordan shoots down four missiles from Iran, indicating that retaliatory steps extend beyond direct US-Iran exchanges. Separately, Tehran threatens to halt more regional energy exports, while the US blockade and the continuing strikes raise concerns about shipping and regional stability. Sources broadly frame the developments as an ongoing cycle of strikes and counterstrikes amid a deteriorating security environment.