The US has launched strikes on Iran in response to attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with CENTCOM confirming the strikes. The situation has escalated with both sides exchanging strikes, and there are conflicting reports on the status of the Strait of Hormuz, with some saying it is open and others claiming it is closed. Iran has also reportedly expanded its attacks to include Gulf states, amid what has been described as one of the heaviest exchanges of strikes in months.