US Central Command initiates naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz and conducts airstrikes on Iran

US Central Command has implemented a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and launched airstrikes against Iranian targets, marking a significant escalation in regional hostilities. The move follows the retraction of proposed shipping tariffs, signaling a shift from economic pressure to direct military intervention. The full scope of the strikes and the duration of the blockade remain unclear.