Iran Claims Control of Strait of Hormuz and Missile Strike on US Destroyer Amid Rising Tensions

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed full control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, warning that vessels passing through risk damage from missiles or drones. The IRGC also asserted it struck a US Navy destroyer in the Indian Ocean using Ghadr-380 ballistic and Talaeieh cruise missiles during a refueling operation, causing fires on both the destroyer and a tanker. These actions are part of Operation True Promise 4, a retaliatory campaign against US-Israeli interests. Meanwhile, the US has signaled readiness to escort oil tankers through the strait amid rising regional tensions, and Israel reportedly evacuated embassy staff from the UAE following foiled Iranian plots.