The strikes targeted Iran’s ability to block international shipping in the vital waterway, following allegations of mining activity.
The conflict began February 28 with U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and missile facilities, justified by intelligence of planned attacks, though Iran calls it a lie.
A tragic flashpoint was a strike near a girls’ school in Minab killing over 150 civilians, with investigations pointing to a U.S. missile; oil prices have swung wildly amid the tensions, dipping below $78 before rebounding.
