U.S. and Iran exchange strikes near Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise

Military confrontations between the United States and Iran have further escalated around the Strait of Hormuz following fresh naval and missile strikes. U.S. Central Command reported destroying five armed Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessels after an attempted strike against American warships. In response, Iranian forces launched 20 missiles targeting U.S. military facilities in Jordan.

Iranian state broadcasters claimed their forces successfully hit six maritime vessels, including three oil tankers and an American aircraft carrier, though Washington has not reported major damage to warships. A commercial tanker caught fire during the engagements before being contained. U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that the maritime corridor remains open, stating Tehran faces severe difficulties, while American intelligence officials warned the Revolutionary Guards may escalate attacks further as regional hostilities continue.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica.