US Strikes Iran in Strait of Hormuz, Igniting Retaliatory Attacks

The United States launched strikes against Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, an action aimed at preventing the deployment of sea mines. This marks the first direct engagement between the two nations in over a month and has triggered retaliatory actions from Iran.

In response to the US strike, Iran targeted airbases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates used by American forces. The hostilities escalated further with reports of a supertanker catching fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking two naval mines. Iran's foreign minister accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of influencing the US into the conflict.