Iran has blocked tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. and Israel started the war in late February, resulting in supply and price shocks.

Tehran responded to a U.S. operation to guide commerical ships marooned in the Gulf out via the Hormuz Strait by threatening to attack American forces.

Iranian media claims missiles targeted a U.S. frigate in the Strait of Hormuz; U.S. denies any strikes occurred.

Iran has blocked tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. and Israel started the war in late February, resulting in supply and price shocks.

The exchange occurred as U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said in a social media post.