US retaliatory strikes target Iranian military sites after Strait of Hormuz incident

On Thursday, the US military executed retaliatory strikes against Iran, focusing on missile and drone launch sites, command and control centers, and intelligence facilities. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), these actions were a response to "unprovoked hostilities" from Iran, which included assaults on US personnel. Previously, Iran's senior joint military command accused the US of breaching a ceasefire by attacking an Iranian oil tanker and another vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as targeting civilian areas. CENTCOM noted that Iran had fired several missiles, drones, and small boats while three US Navy destroyers—the Truxtun, Peralta, and Mason—were passing through the Strait of Hormuz toward the Gulf of Oman. No US military assets sustained damage, and CENTCOM emphasized its intention to avoid escalation while ensuring the safety of American forces.