The United States has launched a new wave of massive airstrikes against targets in Iran, coinciding with the scheduled resumption of a blockade on Iranian ports.
The military action comes just before the blockade was set to be reinstated on Tuesday evening, signaling a significant escalation in hostilities in the Persian Gulf region.
This development marks a sharp intensification of the conflict, which had seen a brief period of relative calm following the collapse of the June 17 ceasefire agreement.
Reports indicate that Tehran has responded to the renewed pressure by directing fire toward Gulf Arab states, further destabilizing the region and raising concerns about a broader regional war.
The return to open warfare between Washington and Tehran represents a critical turning point in the ongoing geopolitical crisis.
After a week of mutual accusations regarding breaches of the previous truce, the situation has deteriorated into direct military engagement.