As the week unfolded, the world witnessed a series of escalating events, including Iran’s Supreme Leader vowing retaliation and the U.S. launching a strike in response. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump warned of a potential conflict.

Here’s a quick recap of the week’s top political stories.

Iran Attacks Ship, Shuts Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command forces announced a strike on Iran on Saturday in response to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. This was the third such strike of the week. The IRGC forces attacked the M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cyprus-flagged container ship, resulting in a missing crew member and significant vessel damage.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in response to the strike, stated, “Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay.”