United States and Iranian forces have exchanged fire in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Both nations have reported engagements, with each side claiming the other initiated hostilities in the vital shipping lane.
The United States confirmed it targeted Iranian military facilities, stating these actions were a response to prior attacks on US Navy ships. This escalation followed expressions of anger from Gulf states regarding Tehran's earlier attacks.
Iranian state media reported that "enemy units" around the Strait of Hormuz came under missile fire. Iran also asserted that the US violated a ceasefire and targeted its ships, following what it described as a US military attack on an Iranian oil tanker. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
