Following renewed hostilities that began Tuesday when Iran targeted three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. forces conducted strikes on approximately 90 Iranian targets, including numerous small boats. U.S. Central Command stated these actions aimed to degrade Iran's capacity to disrupt maritime passage through the vital waterway. Iran retaliated by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, prompting air raid sirens in those nations. The escalating conflict, which began February 28, threatens to further imperil shipping and complicate efforts to secure a lasting resolution.