US President Donald Trump has formally notified Congress that American military operations against Iran resumed on July 7, bringing an end to the ceasefire that had been in place for several months. The notification, submitted under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, was sent in a letter dated July 10 to Senate President pro tempore Chuck Grassley, according to CBS News.
In the letter, Trump said the renewed military action was launched in response to Iran’s alleged attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. He described the operation as “limited, measured and carefully planned,” stating that the strikes were aimed at Iranian military sites believed to pose a threat to US forces and international shipping while seeking to minimize civilian casualties.
The latest escalation follows the collapse of a diplomatic understanding reached between Washington and Tehran last month. According to Trump, the two countries had signed a memorandum of understanding after months of negotiations, but Iran violated the agreement by attacking three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the United States to resume military operations.
Trump also warned that the US military remains prepared to carry out additional strikes if necessary to protect American personnel, allies and commercial shipping. He reiterated that Washington would continue taking action until Iran no longer poses a threat to regional stability and international maritime security.
In a separate announcement, Trump confirmed that the United States is reinstating a naval blockade targeting Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. While commercial vessels from other nations will continue to use the strategic waterway, ships engaged in trade with Iran will be restricted from passing through.
Addressing reporters after signing an Executive Order, Trump said the blockade would be more effective than military strikes alone and claimed that recent operations had significantly weakened Iran’s naval, air and missile capabilities. He also announced that the US would impose a 20 percent security fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz to help cover the costs of safeguarding one of the world’s most critical shipping routes.
Meanwhile, US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that it has launched a third consecutive night of strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure. According to the US military, the operations are intended to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping and civilian vessels in the region.
Iran has strongly condemned the renewed US action. Brigadier General Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, warned that Tehran would not allow the United States to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz. He also vowed a strong response to any foreign military operations involving commercial vessels that transit the waterway without authorization from Iranian authorities.
The renewed confrontation marks a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, raising fresh concerns about regional security and the stability of global energy supplies flowing through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
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