Iran targets ships near Strait of Hormuz, US plans naval escort

Iran has targeted ships it says are linked to Western interests near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil and gas shipments. Iranian state TV reported a fire on a ship struck by a drone in the area.

The U.S. military is developing a plan and says the Navy will soon begin escorting commercial ships through the strait. Iran has denied planning a full closure of the waterway, but its actions are straining shipping traffic.