US, Iran exchange fresh attacks as Trump drops Hormuz shipping fee plan
The United States and Iran launched new attacks on each other’s interests in the Gulf on Tuesday, while US President Donald Trump dropped his plan to charge a 20% fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US military said it carried out strikes on targets in Iran, including the port cities of Bushehr and Bandar Abbas, saying the attacks were meant to weaken Iran’s ability to target commercial ships.
Iran said the US also struck Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran attacked two ships in Omani waters, killing one crew member, according to the United Arab Emirates. A Norwegian oil tanker was also damaged by an explosion off the coast of Oman.
Trump said he had decided to replace the planned shipping fee with trade and investment agreements with Gulf countries.
Iran also launched missiles and drones at Bahrain, while Jordan said it shot down four Iranian missiles. Bahrain said it intercepted several Iranian attacks.
The fighting has continued despite earlier ceasefire efforts, raising fresh concerns about security in the Gulf and global oil supplies. Oil prices rose sharply before easing after Trump withdrew the shipping fee plan.
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