U.S. launches strikes after Iran fires on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has launched a third round of strikes against Iranian targets following an Iranian warning shot that damaged a civilian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded by closing the strait indefinitely and threatening further attacks on regional bases, effectively ending the recent ceasefire.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed once again after a warning shot fired by its military struck a vessel using an unauthorized route in the critical waterway, further jeopardizing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States.
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