US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship

The US military conducted strikes against Iranian missile and drone facilities in response to an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has condemned the action as an act of aggression and threatened further retaliation.
Why it matters
The escalation in the Strait of Hormuz threatens global oil supply chains and increases the risk of direct military conflict between the US and Iran.
US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
The report balances the US military's justification with Iran's official response, maintaining a neutral reporting stance.
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