Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates | Santa Fe News

Tenth straight night of U.S. military strikes on Iran intensifies as Washington seeks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, following Iran’s attacks on U.S. allies and the death of another American service member. Strikes target Iranian military assets disrupting global shipping, while oil prices soar past $88 a barrel and U.S. gas hits $4 a gallon. Iran-backed rebels in Yemen now threaten to block Red Sea routes, compounding energy market pressure. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts gain momentum as Iran’s interior minister travels to Pakistan — a key mediator — hoping to revive a crumbling interim deal. Despite mounting casualties, including two soldiers killed in Jordan and Iraq during a drone detonation, U.S. officials remain open to negotiations, demanding real commitment from Tehran. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f4f3375780087d02