The United States launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday morning (3.30 PM IST), the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said, after Washington reinstated a naval blockade of the Islamic Republic, deepening the conflict between the two countries in what analysts fear could become a prolonged war.&nbsp;US forces "began launching a wave of strikes... designed to further degrade military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," CENTCOM said on X.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">At 6 a.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching a wave of strikes against Iran. The strikes are designed to further degrade military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.&mdash; U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href="https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2077338021733478617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The strikes came as the United States restored a naval blockade on Iranian ports and carried out its fourth straight night of attacks on Iran. The US military said it completed its latest operation at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, targeting dozens of military sites near the Strait of Hormuz and coastal areas.&nbsp;The latest escalation between Tehran and Washington has effectively ended the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on July 17 to restore peace. The renewed conflict was triggered by Iran's attacks on commercial vessels attempting to bypass the designated route in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting both countries to race for control of the strategic waterway that carries nearly 20 per cent of the world's oil supply.&nbsp;President Donald Trump also warned that the United States would strike bridges and power plants in Iran "next week" unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table.&nbsp;More than 30 civilians have been killed in recent US strikes, Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Wednesday after four consecutive nights of attacks.&nbsp;The latest escalation also pushed oil prices higher on Wednesday. Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose 0.3 per cent to $85 a barrel in early ET trading, while West Texas Intermediate gained 0.5 per cent to nearly $80 a barrel.&nbsp;Meanwhile, India has strengthened measures to safeguard its citizens working in the maritime sector after a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz killed an Indian sailor and injured 10 others.&nbsp;The Ministry of External Affairs has taken up the matter with Iran after two UAE-flagged commercial tankers carrying Indian crew members were hit in the strategic waterway. Indian authorities are also introducing a real-time monitoring system to track the movement and safety of Indian seafarers operating in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.&nbsp;&nbsp;(Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.)

The United States launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran after four consecutive nights of attacks and the reinstatement of a naval blockade, escalating the battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday morning (3.30 PM IST), the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said, after Washington reinstated a naval blockade of the Islamic Republic, deepening the conflict between the two countries in what analysts fear could become a prolonged war. US forces "began launching a wave of strikes... designed to further degrade military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," CENTCOM said on X.

The United States launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran after four consecutive nights of attacks and the reinstatement of a naval blockade, escalating the battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz.

US launches fresh strikes after reinstating naval blockade of Iran as battle for Hormuz intensifies

Iran is set to introduce new fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the busiest and most sensitive oil routes in the world. Iranian Ambassador to China Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli on Saturday (Jul 4) said that Iran is planning to begin charging a “service fees” for vessels using the waterway. He also hinted that not every country would be treated the same, assuring that “friendly nations” would receive “special treatment.”Speaking at the World Peace Forum in Beijing, Fazli said that the idea is being worked out with Oman, which also shares responsibility for the region’s maritime traffic.“As a country where the Hormuz is part of its territorial waters, we will definitely charge service fees,” Fazli said as per his translated remarks, insisting such fees would not be a “toll.”“These new arrangements will be concerning guaranteeing the security of passage through the Straits of Hormuz, supervision of the passage of the vessels... and also guaranteeing and dealing with the environmental consequences of the massive number of ships,” he said.“We will definitely consider special treatment for the countries that were friendly to us and specially stood by us during the hard times,” he added.The United States has already pushed back against the idea, saying Iran should not be charging ships for using the route. A temporary deal after recent fighting had allowed vessels to pass freely for about 60 days, but that arrangement is now running out, and a permanent system hasn’t been agreed on.The Strait of Hormuz is the only maritime outlet for ports located in the Persian Gulf, accounting for about one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. Its blockade during the hostilities in the region has significantly affected global energy supply, triggering a sharp rise in oil prices. The route has since reopened under a ceasefire agreement, but the bigger negotiations are still unresolved.

Iran plans to charge service fees in the Strait of Hormuz, with ‘special treatment’ for friendly nations, amid ongoing tensions over the vital global oil shipping route.

Iran is set to introduce new fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the busiest and most sensitive oil routes in the world. Iranian Ambassador to China Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli on Saturday (Jul 4) said that Iran is planning to begin charging a “service fees” for vessels using the waterway. He also hinted that not every country would be treated the same, assuring that “friendly nations” would receive “special treatment.” Speaking at the World Peace Forum in Beijing, Fazli said that the idea is being worked out with Oman, which also shares responsibility for the region’s maritime traffic. “As a country where the Hormuz is part of its territorial waters, we will definitely charge service fees,” Fazli said as per his translated remarks, insisting such fees would not be a “toll.” “These new arrangements will be concerning guaranteeing the security of passage through the Straits of Hormuz, supervision of the passage of the vessels... and also guaranteeing and dealing with the environmental consequences of the massive number of ships,” he said. “We will definitely consider special treatment for the countries that were friendly to us and specially stood by us during the hard times,” he added. The United States has already pushed back against the idea, saying Iran should not be charging ships for using the route. A temporary deal after recent fighting had allowed vessels to pass freely for about 60 days, but that arrangement is now running out, and a permanent system hasn’t been agreed on. The Strait of Hormuz is the only maritime outlet for ports located in the Persian Gulf, accounting for about one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. Its blockade during the hostilities in the region has significantly affected global energy supply, triggering a sharp rise in oil prices. The route has since reopened under a ceasefire agreement, but the bigger negotiations are still unresolved.

Iran plans to charge service fees in the Strait of Hormuz, with ‘special treatment’ for friendly nations, amid ongoing tensions over the vital global oil shipping route.

Iran to charge fees in Strait of Hormuz, hints at ‘special treatment’ for friendly nations

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