20 killed in 68 incidents near Strait of Hormuz during six-month war

The International Maritime Organization reported 68 incidents near the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters, resulting in 20 deaths, since the US-Iran war began six months ago. The war started February 28 after President Donald Trump ordered strikes on Iranian military facilities, following warnings from intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard that killing Iran's supreme leader could create a more hardline regime and threaten global energy markets. Iran's closure of the strait disrupted about one-fifth of global oil and gas trade. Nearly 3,000 Iranians and 18 US service members have been killed, with 756 additional American troops injured. A temporary June peace agreement collapsed, and the conflict continues without clear resolution.