US hits Iran with ‘powerful strikes’ after attacks on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. U.S. Central Command said the strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as officials say targets inside Iran include missile, drone and port facilities. U.S. Central Command on Tuesday said American forces had begun launching “powerful strikes” against Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S. official said targets include air defense systems, coastal surveillance systems, surface-to-air missile sites, anti-ship cruise missile sites, drone launch sites and port facilities. Three commercial vessels were struck by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz between Monday and Tuesday, a U.S. official confirmed, prompting the U.S. to claw back oil sanctions waivers offered to Tehran. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre raised the threat l