The United States and Iran continue to exchange fire in the Persian Gulf, casting further doubt on any potential peace deal. Washington imposed sanctions on Iran's newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), accusing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of using it to extort vessels. The US Treasury warned that any payments for passage through the Strait of Hormuz could lead to sanctions.
In response, US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated it destroyed four Iranian drones and a drone control station near Bandar Abbas. Iran's IRGC claimed retaliation with missile strikes targeting the American airbase responsible, though this could not be independently confirmed. The IRGC also said it attacked a US oil tanker; CENTCOM did not confirm. President Donald Trump insisted the strait must remain open to all, rejecting any shared control with Iran and Oman.
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) noted Iran's uncompromising stance seeks to capitalize on its perceived military gains. Five Gulf states warned shipping companies not to comply with Iranian regulations. Satellite imagery also revealed Iran is rebuilding its military capabilities. The strait's closure since February has spiked energy prices and disrupted global supply chains.