U.S. Strikes Iran Near Hormuz for 2nd Day
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- U.S. military struck Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, according to a U.S. official.
- The strikes marked the second straight day of U.S. attacks on Iranian targets.
- U.S. officials said the stated purpose of the operation is to prevent Tehran from striking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters: A second consecutive day of direct U.S. strikes on Iranian targets marks a sustained military operation, with officials explicitly citing the protection of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints for global energy trade.
