US military conducts defensive airstrikes on Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz
The US military conducted airstrikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, citing self-defense. The strikes targeted missile sites and mine-laying boats, raising concerns over global oil supply. Despite ongoing peace talks, tensions remain high as Iran threatens to close the vital shipping route.
- ▪The airstrikes occurred on May 25-26 and were confirmed by US Central Command.
- ▪Approximately 20% of the world's oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪The strikes were framed as a defensive measure to protect US personnel amid ongoing peace talks in Qatar.
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US military conducts defensive airstrikes on Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz The strikes targeted missile sites and mine-laying boats near Bandar Abbas, rattling oil markets and sending Bitcoin briefly below $80K before a swift recovery. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 27, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); US Central Command confirmed it carried out self-defense airstrikes on Iranian missile launch…
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