The U.S. military is targeting Iranian maritime and aerial infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz to secure shipping lanes and leverage diplomatic compliance.

The U.S. military escalated its campaign against Iran by targeting key defensive assets following the attack on three merchant vessels. The U.S. has also revoked a waiver that permitted the sale and export of Iranian oil.

Military tensions in the Middle East have escalated as the U.S. targets Iranian military facilities following a failed ceasefire and drone strikes on vessels.