US fires on, disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. attacked two Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran retaliated by attacking U.S. military facilities, escalating tensions. The U.S. is awaiting an Iranian response to its proposal for a deal to reopen the strait and roll back Tehran’s disputed nuclear program. Despite ongoing mediation efforts, the situation remains unstable.