Tehran. The United States has launched a new phase of airstrikes on Iran after Iran announced the closure of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the US has carried out the third major military operation this week after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran attacked a merchant ship flying the flag of Cyprus.According to Iranian media, the IRGC fired cruise missiles, stating that the ship passing through Hormuz had changed its approved route and ignored warnings. Iran has announced that the Hormuz has been completely closed until further notice. In response, US Defense...