[The U.S. Military Confirms a New Round of Strikes on Iran] According to Golden Finance, on July 15, the U.S. Central Command stated: At 3 PM Eastern Time today (Tuesday), the U.S. military launched a new round of strikes on Iran, aiming to weaken Iran's ability to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. A maritime blockade targeting Iranian ports and coastal areas will commence at 4 PM Eastern Time.