U.S.-Iran Latest: Trump says U.S. "to keep" Strait of Hormuz, will charge shippers 20% for security - CBS News
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated following projectile strikes on Qeshm Island and U.S. military actions in the region. President Trump has reversed his proposal to charge a 20% security fee for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after receiving pushback from international allies.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the volatile state of Middle Eastern geopolitics and the potential for direct military conflict between the U.S. and Iran, which could disrupt global oil supplies.
Projectiles hit Iran's Gulf island of Qeshm near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, Iran's state broadcaster reported, citing local officials who blamed the U.S.
"At 19:00, a location on Qeshm Island was struck by projectiles from the American enemy," Hormozgan governor's office said, according to IRIB.
Fars news agency earlier reported that explosions were heard on the island.
"Around 6:45 pm, the sound of several explosions was heard on Qeshm Island," Fars said. "In recent days, the Masan area of Qeshm has been attacked several times by the American enemy."
It comes after the U.S. launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran and Mr. Trump vowed to reimpose a naval blockade on Iran, prompting Tehran to respond with strikes on targets in countries around the region.
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