The United States has launched its ninth consecutive day of airstrikes against Iran, intensifying a military campaign that has persisted for over a week.
Compounding the risk to global energy supplies, Iran reported that two oil tankers were struck and immobilized in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) simultaneously claimed to have targeted US aircraft in Jordan, explicitly warning that the Strait of Hormuz remains unsafe for navigation.
This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, directly targeting commercial shipping infrastructure rather than solely military assets.
The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has stated that the US will continue its operations, signaling no immediate de-escalation in the diplomatic or military posture.
The simultaneous targeting of tankers and the explicit warning from the IRGC suggest a deliberate strategy to disrupt energy flows and increase geopolitical pressure on trade routes.