Iran and the U.S. announce new attacks and match each other threats as the war ramps up over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
The conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated dramatically as both nations launched fresh attacks and exchanged increasingly hostile rhetoric over control of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Pentagon officials confirmed that additional naval assets have been deployed to the Persian Gulf region, including carrier strike groups and guided-missile destroyers.
Department of Defense spokesperson confirmed operations are ongoing in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz handles approximately 20 percent of global petroleum consumption, making it one of the most strategically important chokepoints globally.