The United States confirmed having carried out a "precision" attack in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting two Iranian platforms on Larak island. According to American authorities, these platforms were preparing to launch naval mines, posing a threat to navigation in the region.
Iran responded to the American attack with drones directed at American military bases located in the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. This Iranian response marks an escalation in tensions between the two countries in the Middle East region.
The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway of extreme strategic importance, through which a significant part of global oil traffic passes. Any threat to security in this area has an impact on global energy markets.
