US launches fresh strikes on Iran after Trump declares ceasefire over

Wednesday, July 8th 2026 - 21:20 UTC

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United States forces launched new strikes on Wednesday against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump declared the provisional ceasefire with Tehran “over.” US Central Command confirmed the operation and said it aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation through the waterway, which carries close to a fifth of the world's oil. Read full article

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Pugol-H
Well, either the straits are open to all commercial vessels, or it is under Iranian control, both cannot be true.

Until that argument is settled, nothing else will happen.
Jul 08th, 2026 - 10:58 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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