The United States has launched a new wave of air strikes against Iranian military installations, according to US Central Command, which stated the goal is to further degrade military capabilities used to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz remains a central issue in the confrontation: Iran has been targeting vessels transiting the waterway, which is a critical route for global oil shipments.

US President Donald Trump stated that the attacks will continue until he decides otherwise, and announced that power plants and bridges will be targeted next week.

The strikes mark an intensification of the military confrontation between Washington and Tehran over control of the Strait of Hormuz. According to some accounts, US forces have been conducting bombardments for several consecutive days, prompting Iranian retaliatory actions.

The broader diplomatic context remains uncertain. According to some reports, negotiations between the parties are at a standstill, though this assessment has not been independently confirmed by all sources.

The Strait of Hormuz, located at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, is one of the world's most strategically important shipping lanes, through which a significant share of global crude oil passes.