U.S. launches new Iran strikes after IRGC declares Strait of Hormuz "closed"
The U.S. military launched a new round of strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday in response to an IRGC missile attack that left a commercial cargo ship badly damaged. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes began at 7:15 p.m. ET and marked the third round of U.S. attacks on Iran this week. Why it matters: The renewed exchange of fire further threatens last month's U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU), and comes hours after regional diplomats conclu…




