US shifts strikes in Strait of Hormuz from tankers to Iran's islands and ports

US military operations in the Strait of Hormuz have reportedly shifted from targeting tankers to striking Iranian islands and ports, aiming to strangle Iran's economy and degrade its maritime control. The claim is sourced from Al Jazeera Arabic and is unverified; the extent and targets of strikes remain uncertain. This escalation could disrupt global oil transit and raise regional conflict risk.