Iran's Revolutionary Guards Attack Ship in Strait of Hormuz, US Military Strikes Back

On the night between Sunday and Monday, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked a ship in the Strait of Hormuz that allegedly ignored warnings. In response, the United States military launched strikes on approximately 140 targets across Iran, including missile sites, drone facilities, ammunition depots, and communication networks. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated, "Iran made a bad decision and is now paying the price."

Following the incident, the IRGC announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, declaring an end to American interference in the region. They also fired toward the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The IRGC condemned the US administration as "criminal," accusing it of attempting to illegally open a passage south of the Strait by moving ships, a move they said was thwarted by their decisive naval response. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed this was the third round of strikes against Iran this week.

This escalation marks a significant intensification of tensions in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint for global oil shipments. The IRGC's closure of the strait and US retaliatory strikes highlight the ongoing conflict between Tehran and Washington in the Persian Gulf region.