The U.S. military has confirmed conducting strikes against targets in Iran, including missile and drone storage facilities, as well as coastal radar stations. These attacks occurred Friday and were described by the U.S. Central Command as a response to Thursday’s attack on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump directly accused Iran of being responsible for the ship attack, though Iran has not confirmed involvement. Iranian state media reported a projectile impacted an area near Sirik in southern Iran. The strikes represent a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries following the incident in a vital shipping lane. The U.S. asserts the action was a proportionate response to Iranian aggression.