U.S. military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz

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The United States military announced it is striking Iran in retaliation for attacks on civilian vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes aim to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in this strategic waterway.

The United States is imposing a heavy cost by continuing to degrade Iran's ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the strait, the American military said.