The U.S. military launched a third round of strikes against Iran on Saturday in response to an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck the Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS, according to Iranian statements.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical oil trading passage and a frequent flashpoint for regional tensions.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
