US and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate with ongoing blockade

Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated with exchanges of fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The US launched airstrikes against tankers attempting to break Iran's blockade, while President Trump dismissed previous Iranian attacks as a 'love tap.' NSC Senior Director Michael Allen highlighted the US's economic stranglehold, noting over 70 tankers were blocked.