US Drone Strikes Iranian Island in Strait of Hormuz; First Direct Exchange

A US drone struck Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, per Tasnim News Agency, marking the first direct US-Iran fire since the start of the economic operation. The strike's target and damage are unconfirmed, but it signals a significant escalation in the ongoing confrontation. This could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transit.