https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5964263-iran-closes-strait-hormuz/
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/11/g-s1-133212/us-iran-vessel-attack-strait-hormuz-gulf
The U.S. military launched a third round of strikes against Iran following an Iranian attack on the Cyprus-flagged commercial ship M/V GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes are ongoing, with explosions reported in coastal towns like Bandar Abbas and Sirik. [1, 2, 3]
Key developments include:
- The Trigger: Iranian forces fired on the GFS Galaxy, causing significant engine room damage, starting a fire, and leaving one civilian crew member missing. [1]
- U.S. Action: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced strikes are actively targeting Iranian missile infrastructure and coastal military sites to degrade Iran's capability to threaten civilian mariners. U.S. officials state the U.S. is imposing a "heavy cost" on Iran for violating the ceasefire. [1, 2, 3]
- Broader Context: The situation remains highly volatile, jeopardizing a recent 14-point ceasefire memorandum. Earlier in the week, Iran retaliated against prior U.S. strikes by launching missiles and drones toward U.S. military assets in Kuwait and Bahrain. [1, 2, 3]
