US forces launched new attacks targeting Iranian objectives on Tuesday, according to CENTCOM, the command overseeing US operations in the Middle East. Iranian media reports indicate explosions on the island of Keshm, situated within the vital Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump described the latest strikes as “substantial and powerful.” In response, Tehran has warned of retaliation, escalating tensions further with threats of a devastating counterattack. The attacks raise concerns about potential wider conflict in the region, particularly given the Strait of Hormuz’s importance to global oil supply. The situation remains volatile as both sides assess the consequences and prepare for potential escalation. This is the latest in a series of exchanges between the two nations.