US strikes Iran in response to attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military launched retaliatory strikes against Iran on Friday, targeting missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites. The action followed an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions between the two nations and jeopardizing a recently agreed-upon peace deal.

U.S. Central Command confirmed the airstrikes, which an unnamed U.S. official told CNN had concluded. Iranian media reported that a projectile hit an area near a pier in Sirik, southern Iran. President Donald Trump blamed Iran for the cargo ship attack, stating it violated the peace agreement.

Tehran had previously asserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz and warned Gulf states against siding with Washington after the Thursday attack. The incident occurred near Oman's coast.

In a separate development, Israel and Lebanon signed an agreement aimed at ending the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. Both nations described the deal as an initial step, with provisions for Hezbollah to disarm and Israel to withdraw troops from Lebanon. However, Hezbollah indicated it would not cooperate with the disarmament terms, casting doubt on the agreement's enforcement.