US carries out retaliatory strikes on Iran

The United States has carried out retaliatory airstrikes against Iran following a reported drone attack on a high-value commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States Central Command said its forces targeted Iranian military facilities near Hormuz, including missile and drone storage sites as well as coastal radar installations.

President Donald Trump criticized the earlier attack on commercial shipping, calling it irresponsible, and warned that the US would respond strongly. Following his statement, US warplanes launched strikes, further escalating tensions in the region. The incident has raised concerns over the stability of the recent ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, casting uncertainty over ongoing peace efforts.