US launches another round of strikes on Iran as Tehran reports attacks on Gulf bases

What did the US say it was targeting?

US Central Command said it struck air defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone assets, and small boats, and said the goal was to reduce Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz BBC,HuffPost,Indian Express.

Why is the Strait of Hormuz central to this story?

The latest strikes and counterstrikes are tied to competing claims over control and access to the Strait of Hormuz, which the US described as a vital maritime corridor for global trade; the renewed uncertainty also coincided with higher oil prices in Asia BBC,BBC,Hindu.

What remains unresolved?

Key points remain contested, including whether the Strait of Hormuz is open and the full impact of the latest attacks. The fighting has also cast doubt on the future of the interim US-Iran agreement reached in June BBC,Hindu,Guardian.