The United States and Iran once again exchanged large-scale missile and drone strikes. US Central Command (CENTCOM) I mentionedThe US military struck “dozens of targets” to weaken Iran’s ability to bomb ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States allegedly attacked Iranian air defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and unmanned systems, as well as small ships. The US Army was the first to use marine drones – unmanned boats.
The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it attacked American bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan. Tehran also announced once again the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
From July 12, six countries in the Middle East I mentioned regarding the attacks as part of Iran’s response to US strikes. In addition to Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan, Iran is launching strikes affected Qatar plays a mediator role in ceasefire negotiations between the warring parties.
The United Arab Emirates, which has not come under fire since early May, said its air defense systems intercepted Iranian missiles and drones.
Against the backdrop of the mutual attacks, the price of Brent crude on the London Stock Exchange ICE immediately rose by 4.3% to reach $79.31 per barrel. But, as Reuters points out, the Brent price is still well below the peak values recorded during the ongoing war.
The United States and Israel have been at war with Iran since February. In the midst of the fighting, the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the main transportation routes for oil in the Middle East, was blocked.
In mid-June, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding. The document stipulated a 60-day ceasefire and the resumption of ship movement through the Strait of Hormuz. Since then, the parties have repeatedly violated the agreement.
In early July, US President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran was “complete,” in his opinion.