Us-iran Tensions Escalate With Ongoing Strikes in Hormuz

WHO:

NBC News - President Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open.

NBC News - Iran is involved in the ongoing conflict with the U.S. over the Strait of Hormuz.

WHAT:

[07:34 AM EDT] - CBS News - The U.S. military used one-way attack sea drones for the first time in combat during an attack on an Iranian naval port, specifically targeting a submarine and ship maintenance facility at the Bandar Abbas Naval Base.

[07:34 AM EDT] - CBS News - U.S. Central Command stated that the attack was successful and had "degraded Iran's ability to continue attacking commercial shipping" in the region.

[07:34 AM EDT] - CBS News - The sea drones used in the attack were identified as the Corsair Autonomous Service Vehicle, which can carry a payload of up to 1,000 pounds and travel more than 1,000 nautical miles at a top speed of 35 knots.

[07:34 AM EDT] - CBS News - Saronic, the Texas-based manufacturer of the sea drone, announced a $392 million production contract with the U.S. Navy focused on the Corsair vessel in December 2025.

Bloomberg Markets - The U.S. conducted strikes targeting dozens of locations in Iran to degrade its ability to attack international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Bloomberg Markets - Oil prices gained after the U.S. carried out another wave of strikes against Iran, with global benchmark Brent earlier approaching $80 before paring some of the increase.

NY Post - Iran's military fired at two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.

NY Post - Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted to its lowest point in five weeks due to the ongoing tensions.

Bloomberg Markets - Oil prices gained after the U.S. carried out another wave of strikes against Iran, with global benchmark Brent earlier approaching $80 before paring some of the increase.

NY Post - Iran's military intercepted two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.

Bloomberg Markets - Oil prices gained, with global benchmark Brent earlier approaching $80 before paring some of the increase.

NY Post - Iran's military fired at two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.

NY Post - Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted to its lowest point in five weeks due to the ongoing tensions.

Bloomberg Markets - The U.S. struck dozens of targets in Iran to degrade its ability to attack international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Bloomberg Markets - Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed “until further notice,” while Western navies insisted it remained open.

Bloomberg Markets - The U.S. carried out another wave of strikes against Iran, with the two sides disputing whether the Strait of Hormuz was open.

NY Post - Iran's military intercepted two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.

Bloomberg Markets - Oil prices gained, with global benchmark Brent earlier approaching $80 before paring some of the increase.

NBC News - Iran's military intercepted two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.

NY Post - Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted to its lowest point in five weeks due to the ongoing tensions.

CBS News - The U.S. and Iran are trading attacks over control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Bloomberg Markets - The U.S. carried out another wave of strikes against Iran, targeting dozens of locations to degrade Iran’s ability to attack international shipping.

Bloomberg Markets - Iran declared that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed “until further notice.”

Bloomberg Markets - Oil prices gained, with global benchmark Brent approaching $80 before paring some of the increase.

WHERE:

NY Post - The interception of the two ships occurred in the Strait of Hormuz.

CBS News - The conflict is centered around the Strait of Hormuz.

WHEN:

Bloomberg Markets - The U.S. strikes occurred on a Sunday.

WHY:

NBC News - The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is unraveling, leading to increased attacks, described as some of the most intense in months.

NBC News - The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is unraveling, leading to increased attacks.

HOW:

Bloomberg Markets - The U.S. struck dozens of targets in Iran to degrade its ability to attack international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Bloomberg Markets - The U.S. conducted strikes targeting dozens of locations in Iran to degrade its ability to attack international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Bloomberg Markets - The U.S. conducted strikes to target Iranian capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz.

(UPDATED July 14, 2026 13:21 UTC)

In a significant development, the U.S. military has deployed one-way attack sea drones in combat for the first time, targeting a submarine and ship maintenance facility at the Bandar Abbas Naval Base in Iran. U.S. Central Command reported that the operation was successful and has effectively degraded Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping in the region. The drones, known as the Corsair Autonomous Service Vehicle, can carry a payload of up to 1,000 pounds and travel over 1,000 nautical miles at speeds of 35 knots, with a production contract worth $392 million recently awarded to Texas-based manufacturer Saronic by the U.S. Navy.

(UPDATED July 14, 2026 12:17 UTC)

The U.S. has conducted strikes targeting numerous locations in Iran to weaken its capacity to threaten international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, where tensions have escalated significantly. In response to these developments, oil prices have risen, with the global benchmark Brent nearing $80 before settling back slightly. Meanwhile, Iran's military has fired at two ships in the Strait, contributing to a dramatic drop in traffic through the area, which has reached its lowest level in five weeks as the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran continues to unravel.

(UPDATED July 14, 2026 11:20 UTC)

Oil prices saw an uptick following a series of U.S. strikes against Iran, with the global benchmark Brent nearing $80 before settling back slightly. In a notable escalation of tensions, Iran's military intercepted two ships attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week. The U.S. targeted multiple sites in Iran to diminish its capacity to threaten international shipping in this crucial waterway.

(UPDATED July 14, 2026 06:43 UTC)

Oil prices have seen a rise, with the global benchmark Brent nearing $80 before slightly retreating. Meanwhile, tensions in the region escalated as Iran's military fired at two ships attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a significant drop in traffic through the strait, which is now at its lowest level in five weeks. In response to these developments, the U.S. launched strikes targeting multiple locations in Iran to diminish its capacity to threaten international shipping in the area.

(UPDATED July 14, 2026 05:44 UTC)

The U.S. has launched strikes on multiple targets in Iran to hinder its capacity to threaten international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has declared the waterway closed "until further notice," despite Western navies asserting it remains open. This escalation comes as the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran deteriorates, resulting in some of the most intense attacks seen in months. Notably, the interception of two ships took place in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the rising tensions in the region.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 23:14 UTC)

The U.S. has launched another wave of strikes against Iran, as tensions escalate over the status of the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran claims to have intercepted two ships attempting to cross. This unraveling ceasefire has led to some of the most intense attacks in months, prompting a rise in oil prices, with Brent crude nearing $80 before settling back slightly. As the situation develops, both sides continue to dispute whether the vital waterway remains open.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 18:27 UTC)

Iran's military has intercepted two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. As a result of these tensions, traffic through the Strait has dropped to its lowest point in five weeks. In response, the U.S. has conducted strikes targeting dozens of locations in Iran to diminish its capability to threaten international shipping in the region.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 13:39 UTC)

President Trump has confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, despite ongoing tensions with Iran, which is actively involved in the conflict over this vital waterway. The U.S. has launched another wave of strikes against Iran, aiming to weaken its ability to threaten international shipping, while Iran has declared that the Strait will be closed “until further notice.” As a result of these developments, oil prices have surged, with the global benchmark Brent nearing $80 before settling back slightly.