What’s happening on Iran war day 90 as US launches new strikes

On day 90 of the ongoing conflict, the United States conducted new strikes near Iran's Bandar Abbas port. The US stated these strikes targeted military threats to its forces and maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported explosions but indicated no casualties or property damage. These events occur amidst heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. Iranian state media also reported that the IRGC Navy fired on a US tanker accused of violating navigation laws, to which US forces responded with the strikes. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts remain stalled, with US President Donald Trump stating Iran would receive no sanctions relief and must surrender its enriched uranium stockpile, demands Iran has rejected.

The US military conducted strikes on a military site in Bandar Abbas, Iran, and shot down four Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (Centcom) stated the strikes targeted an Iranian ground control station preparing to launch a fifth drone. These actions occurred amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing negotiations to end a conflict impacting the Strait of Hormuz and global energy prices. Centcom described the strikes as defensive and intended to maintain the ceasefire. President Trump commented that Iran is "negotiating on fumes" and that his war strategy would not be affected by upcoming elections.

The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting its newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority, which is attempting to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This action is part of a broader economic pressure campaign aimed at compelling Iran to agree to an end to the ongoing war and reopen the vital waterway. The sanctions also apply to any entities cooperating with this Iranian agency, which has been announcing transit approvals and charging tolls. The U.S. views this move as Iran's desperate attempt to gain revenue amid the war. These sanctions follow recent U.S. military strikes on Iranian facilities and come amidst intense diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran to resolve the conflict.

Oil prices surged following new US attacks on Iran, specifically targeting a military site in Bandar Abbas and downing four Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation occurred despite an ongoing ceasefire and peace talks between Tehran and Washington aimed at resolving a conflict that has disrupted the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route. The attacks caused global oil benchmarks to rise significantly, with Brent crude increasing by 3.75% and US crude by 4%. The Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately one-fifth of global oil and LNG supplies normally pass, has been effectively closed since the conflict began, leading to volatile energy prices. This recent development follows Iran's threats to attack vessels using the route after initial US and Israeli airstrikes on February 28th.

The US military conducted new strikes inside Iran overnight, targeting an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas. This action occurred as four Iranian one-way attack drones, posing a threat near the Strait of Hormuz, were shot down. According to a US official, the struck site was preparing to launch a fifth drone. These strikes took place amidst ongoing negotiations aimed at ending a three-month war that began on February 28th with US and Israeli attacks. The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and significantly increased global energy prices.