Tensions remain high near Strait of Hormuz following Iranian vessel strikes

Iranian state media reported attacks on six vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting three commercial tankers and three United States ships, alongside missile launches directed at American aircraft carriers. Firefighters managed to extinguish a blaze on one damaged commercial vessel following the strikes.

United States President Donald Trump minimized the severity of the incidents, stating that "Hormuz is open" and maintaining that Tehran remains under heavy pressure. However, intelligence reports from Washington indicate that commanders within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps feel increasingly emboldened, escalating fears of broader military confrontation in the region. Tensions have mounted continuously in the strategic waterway following the collapse of a June ceasefire agreement after subsequent US air raids.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.