US Unleashes Third Strike Wave on Iran Amidst Strait of Hormuz Closure
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The United States has unleashed a third wave of strikes against Iran, a sharp response after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked the M/V GFS Galaxy, a commercial ship, and declared the crucial Strait of Hormuz closed. This aggressive move by Iran left one Indian crew member missing and heavily damaged the Cyprus-flagged container ship, pushing the already strained US-Iran relations to a dangerous new level. This latest escalation comes amidst a backdrop of intensifying Iran-US Tensions, with a ceasefire declared 'over' by US President Donald Trump following earlier attacks on commercial vessels this week. Iran has retaliated fiercely, launching Ballistic Missiles and Drones at US military bases and allied nations across the Persian Gulf, including targets in Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirms striking over 300 Iranian military targets this week, aiming to weaken Iran's ability to disrupt vital global shipping lanes. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passageway for a fifth of the world's oil, poses a serious threat to global energy markets and maritime security, despite CENTCOM assertion that commercial traffic continues. This dangerous tit-for-tat raises grave doubts about any future peace negotiations, including a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed just last month. The world watches anxiously to see if diplomatic efforts can restart or if this volatile region plunges into wider conflict.