The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes for a second straight day Thursday as tensions escalated over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The vital oil and gas corridor is a key point of contention in the Middle East war, with Tehran insisting on control of the strait despite it being open to free passage before U.S.-Israeli attacks sparked the conflict in February.
After the foes traded attacks on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump said the cease-fire with Iran was "over," but left the door open to more talks and added any strikes would end quickly.
U.S. forces said the latest attacks against Iran were aimed at "their ability to threaten the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz," citing recent strikes against commercial ships in the waterway.
The U.S. Central Command said it had struck approximately 90 military targets, including missile and drone storage as well as military logistics sites along Iran's coastline.










