U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran prompt retaliation; Iran threatens Strait of Hormuz, U.S. seeks allied coalition

Following large-scale U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iranian targets, Iran-backed forces including Hezbollah have retaliated with coordinated attacks from Lebanon. Concurrently, Iran has threatened maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the United States to call on allies including Japan and South Korea to send warships to help secure the vital waterway. The FBI has also warned of potential Iranian drone threats to California, highlighting the expanding geographic scope of the conflict.