US Defence Secretary says Iran made poor choice, now pays price after strikes

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran made a poor choice and is now paying the price after the United States launched another round of military strikes against Iran. Hegseth made the statement on Saturday in a post on X, resharing a statement from US Central Command (CENTCOM). CENTCOM said the latest operation marked the third wave of US strikes against Iran this week. The strikes began at 7:15 pm ET after forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) allegedly attacked the Cyprus-flagged container ship M/V GFS Galaxy transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s IRGC Navy claimed it had intercepted and attacked a container ship trying to exit the strait through an unauthorised route after the vessel ignored repeated warnings. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital chokepoint for global oil shipments, and any disruption can push up fuel prices worldwide, affecting transportation costs and the price of imported goods in Nigeria. With tensions rising, importers and exporters may face higher freight charges and inflationary pressure on consumer goods. How might rising oil prices affect your household budget or business costs, and what steps could you take to mitigate the impact?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/12/war-iran-made-poor-choice-now-they-pay-us/