US launches new Iran strikes after Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade

The United States launched new military strikes against Iran on July 14, 2026, following President Trump's order to blockade the Strait of Hormuz and impose a fee on vessels. The attacks mark a third consecutive night of US operations in the region. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly attacked two oil tankers attempting to pass through the strait. Oil prices climbed to a one-month high as the conflict escalated.