US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz
Summary
The US military said it stopped Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and carried out strikes on Iranian military targets responsible for the attacks. Iran confirmed fighting and explosions in areas near the strait and Tehran, while tensions remain high despite a fragile ceasefire between the two countries.Key Facts
- The US military intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- US forces responded with defensive strikes on Iranian military facilities linked to the attacks.
- The US says no ships were damaged and it does not want to escalate the conflict.
- Iran reported exchanges of fire on Qeshm Island and defensive actions near Tehran and Bandar Abbas.
- Iran has created a government agency to control and tax ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- A ceasefire has been mostly in place since April 8, following a conflict that began on February 28.
- Peace talks hosted by Pakistan have not yet produced an agreement to end the war.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed Middle East peace efforts with the Pope, who opposes the Iran war.
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