US and Iran Exchange Military Strikes and Missile Salvos Across Persian Gulf

U.S. Central Command conducted strikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps radar, air defense, and maritime facilities in Iran following attacks on shipping, prompting Iranian ballistic missile and drone counterstrikes across the Gulf.

Why this matters. Direct military exchanges between U.S. forces and Iran expand the scope of direct confrontation, escalating maritime transit risks and potential retaliation against regional bases.