The US launched new strikes against Iran following attacks on three merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, Washington reinstated sanctions against Iranian oil exports by revoking the temporary license that had allowed its sale.
It was reported by CNN and Reuters.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on social media platform X that the US military had carried out “a series of powerful strikes against Iran” in response to attacks on three merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Command’s statement said that Iran’s actions were “unjustified, dangerous, and clearly violated the ceasefire.”
Why the US revoked the license to sell Iranian oil?
On July 7, the US Department of the Treasury also revoked the temporary license it had issued on June 22. The document had authorized the sale of Iranian oil and petroleum products until August 21.
Following the revocation of the license, Washington established a transition period to allow for the completion of existing contracts. Buyers of Iranian oil must finalize their deals by July 17.
What Iran says?
Iranian authorities claim they are complying with their obligations under the memorandum of understanding with the US.
At the same time, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei stated that commercial vessels could face risks if they use routes not agreed upon with the Iranian side.
As a reminder, on June 28, the US Armed Forces struck a number of targets in Iran—one day after a previous strike on Iran, which was positioned as a response to a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
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