U.S. and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz; each claims other shot first
CENTCOM's statement does not mention the status of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, which has already been frayed by repeated claims that its terms are being breached.
TL;DR
- U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, each claiming the other started it.
- The incident further jeopardizes the countries' ceasefire agreement.
- President Trump stated the ceasefire is still active but warned of more severe retaliation if Iran doesn't sign a nuclear deal.
- U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported intercepting unprovoked Iranian attacks and responding with self-defense strikes on Iranian military facilities.
- Iran accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire by attacking an Iranian tanker and claimed to have retaliated against U.S. military vessels.