US Central Command reports its forces intercepted unprovoked Iranian attacks and responded with self-defense strikes as Navy guided-missile destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz.
The action is part of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict. Since March 2026, Iran has attempted to close the strategic oil transit point, reducing shipping volume. The USS Truxtun and other destroyers are challenging the blockade, marking a significant escalation with direct targeting of US warships.