Washington targets Iranian sites near Hormuz

The U.S. Central Command carried out airstrikes against Iranian targets inside Iran, targeting missile and drone depots as well as coastal radar sites. This was in response to a drone attack that targeted a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The American statement condemned the Iranian attack, describing it as a violation of the ceasefire agreement and a threat to freedom of navigation and international trade, while reaffirming that U.S. forces will continue to protect the passage of ships through the strait. This escalation comes after criticisms from U.S. President Donald Trump of the Iranian attack.