US and Iran Exchange Strikes in Strait of Hormuz, Testing Fragile Ceasefire and Closing Critical Trade Route

The United States military reported shooting down Iranian drones and striking radar sites in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran retaliated with missile attacks on US allies Kuwait and Bahrain. This escalation tests a fragile ceasefire and has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital international shipping lane, impacting global energy markets and causing gas prices to remain above $4 in the US.