U.S. Strikes Iran After Ship Attack Threatens Hormuz Shipping

Iranian forces struck a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. answered with a third round of strikes against Iran as the ship’s crew abandoned the damaged vessel.

1. Frame 1Iranian forces struck a civilian container ship in the Strait of Hormuz; the U.S. answered with a third round of strikes.
2. Frame 2The Cyprus-flagged ship suffered engine-room damage and a fire about nine nautical miles east of Oman, military authorities reported.
3. Frame 3The crew abandoned ship for a lifeboat, while U.S. Central Command reported one civilian crew member missing.
4. Frame 4Iran said the ship used an unapproved route and had switched off its systems before its forces brought the vessel to a halt.
5. Frame 5U.S. Central Command said its strikes aim to reduce Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships.
6. Frame 6Iran declared the strait closed and warned retaliation would bring a severe response, raising the risk of further disruption.