U.S. Conducts Second Night of Strikes Against Iran

Why it matters locally: While most impacts are national, prolonged instability in critical shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz could indirectly affect Washington's economy, particularly its port operations and trade, which rely on global maritime security.

---

The United States military conducted strikes against Iran for a second consecutive night. U.S. defense officials stated these actions aimed to degrade Iran's capability to impede navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes followed earlier remarks by President Trump. He signaled during the NATO summit in Ankara on Wednesday that such operations were forthcoming. Journalist Nick Schifrin reported on these developments.