Hegseth says "the ceasefire is not over" after U.S., Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz

TL;DR

U.S. operation in Strait of Hormuz is a "temporary solution."
U.S. and Iran exchanged fire; U.S. destroyed six Iranian boats attempting to interfere.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the ceasefire is "not over."
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine reported Iran attacked U.S. forces over 10 times since the April 8 ceasefire.
Iran warned against military solutions and being dragged back into a quagmire.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital chokepoint for global oil transport.
The U.S. operation, Project Freedom, involves 15,000 service members and naval assets.
Iran's state-run media rejected U.S. assertions of destroyed boats.
President Trump warned Iran would be "blown off the face of the Earth" if it interferes.
Iran has sought to control the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely closed since late February.
Iran also fired at targets in the United Arab Emirates and a tanker owned by an Abu Dhabi energy company.

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