The United States military announced a new round of attacks on Iran, aimed at reducing Tehran’s ability to target commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement from US Central Command. This escalation follows four consecutive days of exchanges between the two nations, during which President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes negotiations. Trump also reversed a planned 20% fee on strait traffic but reinstated a naval blockade of Iranian ports. The fighting has driven oil prices higher and nearly halted tanker movement through the critical waterway. Iran reportedly struck two United Arab Emirates tankers, killing one crew member, while Kuwait and Bahrain reported intercepting drones.