Iran reports that it successfully struck a U.S. warship with two missiles near the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian state media, the attack occurred after the vessel ignored warnings issued by the Iranian Navy.
The heightened tension follows earlier comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who had announced that U.S. military forces would provide assistance to stranded ships in the Gulf. In response to this, Iran had subsequently threatened any foreign military force attempting to enter the Strait.
Iranian accounts claim that the attack damaged the U.S. warship, forcing it to change course and exit the area. However, the U.S. military has not yet confirmed the incident.
The conflict is part of a broader escalation. Since February 28, following the initial attacks by the United States and Israel, Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz to tankers carrying oil and gas, which has contributed to a global rise in energy prices. In counter-action, the United States has also imposed a blockade, aiming to prevent Iran from demanding transit fees for passage through the area.
