<p>According to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), American forces struck Iranian missile and drone storage facilities along with coastal radar sites used to monitor and support military operations in and around the Strait of Hormuz.</p><p>The military action came less than 24 hours after an Iranian drone struck a Singapore-flagged commercial cargo ship travelling through one of the world's busiest maritime trade routes. U.S. officials said the attack caused damage to the vessel but resulted in no fatalities.</p><p>President Donald Trump condemned the attack, describing it as a "foolish" violation of the ceasefire agreement reached between Washington and Tehran. The White House maintained that the U.S. response was designed to deter further attacks on international shipping while avoiding a broader military conflict.</p><p>CENTCOM said the strikes were carefully targeted at military assets directly linked to Iran's drone and missile capabilities and did not target civilian infrastructure.</p><p>Iran, however, rejected the U.S. characterization of events. Iranian officials argued that their actions were part of enforcing security measures in the Strait of Hormuz and accused Washington of breaching the ceasefire through its retaliatory airstrikes. Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned that any further attacks would be met with a stronger response.</p><p>The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most strategically important waterways, carrying roughly one-fifth of global oil shipments. The latest confrontation briefly disrupted commercial shipping, with several vessels delaying or altering their routes due to heightened security concerns. Maritime authorities continue to monitor the area amid fears that renewed hostilities could affect global energy markets and international trade.</p><p>International observers have urged both nations to exercise restraint as diplomatic efforts continue to preserve the ceasefire and prevent a wider regional conflict.</p><p>The exchange of attacks represents the most significant test of the U.S.-Iran truce to date, raising fresh concerns over security in the Gulf and the stability of one of the world's most critical maritime corridors.</p>