The U.S. has reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

“The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a new phase,” retired U.S. Vice Admiral Robert Murrett told Newsweek.

Iran-US conflict escalates as the US resumes military strikes and naval blockade on Iran, imposing a 20% fee for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran vows retaliation amid rising oil prices and regional tensions.

Trump warned the US would expand strikes to Iran’s power plants and bridges if Tehran fails to reach a negotiated deal

Iran reported fresh US strikes Wednesday on a port city that is home to the country's only civilian nuclear plant, as Washington reimposed a naval blockade in a return to war between the foes. It later said fresh US strikes hit the southern port city of Bushehr,

The United States attacked Iran early Sunday over an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left one crew member missing.

DONALD Trump has launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran – with Tehran reportedly targeting a US Navy base in response. It comes after the US president backed down on yesterday’s