According to US officials, American forces reportedly struck approximately 60 Iranian military targets in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday while defending commercial vessels from drone and missile attacks. These actions follow a broader US strategy, including a naval blockade, aimed at securing the waterway and exerting economic pressure on Iran since the conflict began on February 28, 2026.

The recent escalation follows a series of incidents, including US strikes on Iranian rocket launchers earlier in the week.