Afghanistan, July 14 -- The United States launched a third consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets as tensions in and around the Strait of Hormuz continued to escalate. The latest exchange came alongside reported attacks on commercial oil tankers, raising fresh concerns over regional security and global energy supplies.

The United States carried out a third consecutive night of military strikes against Iranian military targets, while new attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz further heightened fears of a broader regional conflict and disruptions to global energy markets.

According to Reuters, citing the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), American forces launched the latest operation on Monday, July 13, under...