U.S. forces attacked Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz. The military action represents an episode of direct confrontation between the two countries in the strategic region of the Persian Gulf.
The attack involved forces from the United States and Iran, at a time of high tension between both nations. The Strait of Hormuz is a sea passage of vital importance for the world's oil trade.
The fighting occurred just days after the Trump Administration had publicly announced that it intended to focus its efforts on increasing economic pressure against Iran, rather than resorting to direct military actions.
