U.S. strikes Iranian targets near strait after Iran fires at ships

The United States military has struck Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz—the first U.S. action against Iran since the two nations agreed to a ceasefire last week. According to the Pentagon's Central Command, the strikes targeted Iranian missile storage, drone facilities, and coastal radar sites. The action came in response to Iranian drone attacks against commercial ships transiting the strait; one drone hit a Singapore-flagged cargo vessel. President Trump said the Iranian attack was a violation of the ceasefire agreement. The Pentagon says it remains vigilant to ensure both sides abide by the accord, but the central question now is whether Iran will respond militarily.

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