On Wednesday, July 22, the US military launched its 12th consecutive night of strikes against Iran, as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate. The attacks, announced by US Central Command, aim to weaken Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels in the region. President Donald Trump warned that the US would destroy one bridge or power plant for every ship attacked by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. The US is pushing to regain control of the strait and restore international shipping. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi responded by stating that Iran would adopt an ‘eye for an eye’ defense doctrine, promising a powerful response to any aggression. Iranian state media reported that US missiles struck locations near Ahvaz, Ramshir, and Andimeshk in western Iran. The conflict is having far-reaching economic consequences, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz causing a significant increase in fuel prices. The US has spent an estimated $37.5 billion on the war so far, and benchmark Brent crude oil has risen to over $93 a barrel.
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📰 Source: Siasat Gulf