Strait of Hormuz Closed Following Ship Attacks; Pentagon Probes Iranian School Strike

The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed following attacks on three commercial ships in a 24-hour window, triggering a surge in global oil prices to $100 per barrel. While President Trump has urged continued transit through the artery and promised U.S. protection, analysts suggest Iran may maintain the closure to pressure the global economy. Concurrently, the Pentagon has initiated a formal investigation into a missile strike on an Iranian girls' school that resulted in at least 165 civilian deaths. Preliminary assessments indicate the U.S. was responsible for the incident, with experts identifying remnants of American Tomahawk missiles at the scene. On the military front, U.S. strategic objectives are reportedly nearing completion. Operations have successfully degraded Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missile sites, and drone capabilities. More than 50 Iranian naval vessels have been destroyed to date. Strategic experts predict the Trump administration is positioned to declare victory within the next two weeks as the final manufacturing hubs for Iranian weaponry are targeted. President Trump has questioned the origin of the missiles used in the school strike, suggesting they could have been fired by Iran. However, military analysts have noted that the U.S. is currently the only combatant in the theater utilizing the Tomahawk missile system identified in the debris. The death toll marks one of the most significant civilian casualty events involving U.S. forces in decades.