The situation in the Middle East has sharply escalated following Donald Trump's official notification to the US Congress. The President confirmed the resumption of hostilities against Iran, marking a turning point in the current crisis.
Official Notification and Attack Details
According to RBC-Ukraine, citing The New York Times, a letter to the legislative leaders was sent as early as Friday, July 10. In the document, Trump stated that on July 7, US armed forces launched "defensive strikes" against targets on Iranian territory. Although the publication does not reveal the full details of the letter's content, the fact of official notification itself testifies to the seriousness of the situation.
In the night of July 12, the situation escalated: the US carried out another wave of strikes, hitting dozens of targets. Experts paid particular attention to the fact that during this operation, US troops used maritime drones for the first time, indicating the use of the latest technologies in the conflict.
Blockade and Closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Parallel to the military actions, Donald Trump announced the resumption of the Iranian blockade. This measure is directed exclusively at vessels and clients of Tehran, creating serious pressure on the region's economic infrastructure.
In response to these actions, Tehran decided to fully close the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian authorities explained this step as an attempt by several vessels to pass the route without coordination. During the incident, Iranian forces attacked a container ship, forcing it to stop. It was precisely this episode that became the catalyst for strikes on a number of Iranian objects by the United States.
Prospects for a Protracted Confrontation
According to Axios, the White House is already preparing the ground for a prolonged conflict. The US administration is considering a scenario in which the exchange of strikes against the backdrop of the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz could last from several days to several weeks. The world is watching the development of events that could radically change the geopolitical map of the region.
