U.S. Strikes Iranian Military Sites and Ports

U.S. Central Command said Iranian military facilities responsible for attacks were targeted after three U.S. Navy destroyers came under fire while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. According to Centcom, the vessels faced missiles and drones, all of which were intercepted with no damage sustained by the American ships.

The Pentagon also struck two Iranian ports, CBS News reported. Iranian state media said its forces targeted the three U.S. destroyers and that an Iranian island port in the strait was attacked. Explosion was reported in Iran's Sirik, close to the Strait of Hormuz, according to Mehr news agency via ZeroHedge.

President Trump described the events as limited, stating on Truth Social: "Three World Class American Destroyers just transited, very successfully, out of the Strait of Hormuz, under fire. " He called the Iranian action a "love tap" and said the ceasefire that began one month ago remains in effect.

When asked whether the engagement ended the ceasefire, Trump said it does not and urged both sides to sign a lasting agreement quickly. He added that the three destroyers would rejoin what he described as a "Wall of Steel" naval presence.

Iran accused the U.S. of initiating the violence by attacking one of its oil tankers earlier in the day. Iranian media portrayed the navy action as an attack on three U.S. destroyer vessels. ” No casualties were reported on the American side. NPR reported that despite the exchange neither side appeared inclined to abandon the ceasefire.

Iran said it is reviewing a U.S. proposal to formally end the conflict and will respond through mediator Pakistan.