Iran claims retaliation for US attacks, inflicting significant losses on warship

A spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command announced in a statement today that the country's military has retaliated against U.S. forces. The statement accused the U.S. military of violating a ceasefire by striking an Iranian oil tanker en route from the coast of Jask to the Strait of Hormuz, as well as another vessel entering the strait opposite the UAE's Port of Fujairah. Iran also alleged that the U.S., in cooperation with some regional countries, conducted airstrikes on civilian areas off the coasts of Hamil, Sirik, and Qeshm Island. In response, the Iranian military claimed to have attacked U.S. warships east of the Strait of Hormuz and south of the Port of Chabahar, inflicting what it described as significant losses. The spokesperson emphasized that Iran will respond to any act of aggression.