US sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles in Strait of Hormuz

The US military destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones in the Strait of Hormuz as part of Operation Freedom, led by President Trump, aiming to secure the critical waterway. Iran retaliated with drone and missile attacks on the UAE. The US is encouraging vessels to transit the strait despite Iranian threats, seeking to restore international energy supplies disrupted by Iran's blockade.