U.S. Military Strikes Iranian Targets After Tanker Hit in Hormuz

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The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian targets in retaliation for a drone attack on the commercial tanker M/T Kiku, which was hit while carrying over two million barrels of crude oil in the Strait of Hormuz. The incidents occurred amid a 60-day ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, highlighting escalating tensions. The U.S. Central Command confirmed the strikes targeted military infrastructure, including communication systems and drone facilities. Despite the attacks, commercial vessel transits in the region are reported to continue.