The US has launched retaliatory strikes against Iran after it fired a missile at a cargo ship attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz.
The Cyprus–flagged container ship sustained heavy damage after it was targeted on Saturday, US Central Command said on X.
A civilian crew member was still missing after the ‘blatant’ attack, which forced the ship to stop its journey, authorities said.
‘Iran was provided yet another opportunity to demonstrate adherence to the Memorandum of Understanding after being held accountable for earlier attacks on commercial vessels but has again failed,’ US Central Command added.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth vowed revenge for the
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