The War Over the Strait of Hormuz Enters a New, Dangerous Phase

Tehran - 22 July 2026: The military confrontation between the United States and Iran entered a new stage of sustained conflict overnight into Wednesday. According to the US military, the eleventh consecutive night of strikes on Iranian targets came to an end. Washington says the operations are intended to weaken Iran's military capabilities and restore security for traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran continues to respond with attacks on American bases and targets belonging to US allies in the region. A crisis initially described as a dispute over deterrence ...