Strait of Tension: US Iran Conflict Escalates in the Persian Gulf The latest exchange of blows between the United States and Iran has left many wondering if this long simmering conflict is finally coming to a head.
Over the weekend, US forces struck two Iranian rocket launch sites on Larak Island, a strategic location in the Persian Gulf that's been at the center of the crisis.
The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway connecting the Middle East to global markets, has long been a flashpoint in the conflict.