U.S. Conducts Strikes in Iran, Iran Reports Retaliation and Strait of Hormuz Closure

Why it matters locally: The potential for disruptions to global oil supplies due to the Strait of Hormuz closure could significantly impact California's economy, which is heavily reliant on oil for transportation and imports a substantial amount of its crude oil.

The United States military announced it conducted strikes on 140 targets in Iran overnight. Simultaneously, Iran stated it closed the Strait of Hormuz. Iran also reported that its forces responded with fire directed towards Jordan and other Gulf nations. The U.S. military confirmed the overnight actions in Iran. The strikes followed a period of exchanges between the two countries. Separately, Iranian authorities announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This maritime route serves as a significant oil transit chokepoint. Iran also communicated that its forces had discharged projectiles towards Jordan and additional Gulf states. These statements from Iran came after the U.S. military's reported actions.