Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Iran Stops Tankers, US Strikes Continue
Iran stopped three oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming they were provoked by the US.
One tanker caught fire after an explosion.
Iran warned that any ship passing without its consent would face the same fate.
Meanwhile, the US has been launching strikes across Iran for the 12th consecutive night, targeting various locations.
The US aims to protect civilian mariners and commercial vessels.
Both sides have issued strong warnings, with Iran adopting an 'eye for an eye' defense doctrine and the US threatening to bomb Iranian infrastructure for any attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran stopped three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, one of which caught fire.
The US launched strikes across Iran for the 12th consecutive night.
US strikes targeted locations near Ahvaz, Ramshir, Andimeshk, and a power station near Bushehr.
Iran will adopt an 'eye for an eye' defense doctrine in response to any aggression.
The US will bomb and destroy Iranian infrastructure for any attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Who
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and US forces
- What
- Iran stopped three oil tankers and US forces launched strikes across Iran
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Strait of Hormuz and various locations in Iran
- Why
- Iran claims to protect its waters; US aims to degrade Iran's ability to threaten ships
Iran's Perspective
US Perspective
Strait of Hormuz Incident
Iran's Perspective
Iran stopped tankers to protect its waters from US provocation, citing a mine-laid route and an explosion.
US Perspective
The US claims Iran is threatening civilian mariners and commercial vessels, justifying strikes to degrade Iran's capabilities.
Response to Attacks
Iran's Perspective
Iran will adopt an 'eye for an eye' defense doctrine, responding decisively to any aggression.
US Perspective
The US will bomb and destroy infrastructure in Iran for any attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Date
- Thursday
- Location
- Strait of Hormuz, Iran
- Entities Involved
- Iran, US, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
- US Strikes
- 12th consecutive night of strikes
- Casualties
- 2 people killed in Shalamcheh
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Iranian Foreign Minister
- Seyed Abbas Araghchi