The United States and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on January 12, 2026; both sides claim the other opened fire first.
Israeli forces struck targets in Lebanon as fighting forces postponed the scheduled US-Iran talks, according to WPDE.
IRGC drones targeted ships in the Strait of Hormuz following the signing of a US-Iran deal.
US forces shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz, hours after US President Donald Trump announced a "great settlement" to end the conflict.
On Thursday, Iran's top joint military command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to shoot at any vessel attempting passage, including oil tankers and commercial ships.
