U.S. military strikes Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz that Tehran said was using an ‘unauthorized route’

The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iran following an attack on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran claimed was using an 'unauthorized route.' Iran announced the strait's closure, escalating tensions and jeopardizing an interim ceasefire. The U.S. accused Iran of endangering civilian and commercial shipping, while Iran vowed retaliation and accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire.