Pakistan, Sept. 1 -- The United States launched fresh air strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. The strikes raised fears of renewed fighting between Washington and Tehran. The latest attacks came after both sides exchanged fire over the weekend. The conflict has already lasted six months and killed thousands of people. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz remains under severe pressure as tensions threaten regional oil supplies.

US Central Command said American forces targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps positions in Iran. The command linked the strikes to recent attacks against commercial shipping and US personnel. Iran's state broadcaster reported explosions on Qeshm Island. Iranian media also reported blasts...