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US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic, even as the US and Iran continue to exchange attacks that have raised concerns about safety along one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes.
US launches more strikes on Iran
The US military said it launched another round of strikes on Iran after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a container ship traveling through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.
A series of attacks between the US and Iran over the past several days led President Donald Trump to declare the end of a ceasefire meant to halt the fighting that the US and Israel began on February 28, though Trump has left the door open to continued negotiations.
Iran said it closed the vital Strait of Hormuz after firing a warning shot that struck a vessel traveling on an unapproved route. It warned that any retaliation over the incident would be met with a “severe response.”
US Central Command identified the vessel as the M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cyprus-flagged container ship, saying it suffered significant engine-room damage and that a civilian crew member was missing.
First Published: Jul 12 2026 | 7:09 PM IST
