U.S. Launches Second Large-Scale Bombing Strike on Iran... '3-Hour Focused Attack'

The U.S. has resumed airstrikes on Iran, reigniting surging oil prices. According to CNN, CENTCOM conducted additional strikes in the Hormuz Strait to neutralize Iranian attack capabilities on civilian vessels. Explosions were reported near Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, and Jask. The operation, reportedly ordered directly by President Trump, has lasted over three hours, marking an unusually prolonged strike compared to recent attacks. The U.S. action followed Iran's missile strike on a commercial vessel, during which U.S. aircraft downed one Iranian cruise missile and drone. Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the attack as a war crime, warning neighboring countries hosting U.S. bases could face legal defense strikes. Recent attacks on Kuwait's border posts and Qatar's facilities have expanded regional impact.