US military confirms airstrikes on Iran targeting threats to Strait of Hormuz

The US military has confirmed conducting airstrikes against Iran, with the stated goal of degrading Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Vice President J.D. Vance had earlier signalled the continuation of strikes, warning: "If they're going to shoot at ships, we're going to knock them out." The operation marks a significant escalation in US-Iran tensions.