US Military Sinks Iranian Boats in Hormuz as Ceasefire Teeters on the Brink

The US military engaged in armed exchanges with Iranian naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, but suspended operations to pursue a negotiated settlement. Iran fired cruise missiles at US warships and US-flagged commercial ships, while the US rejected these claims. Approximately 22,500 seafarers were trapped on 1,550 commercial vessels, highlighting the precarious situation.