The U.S. and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf as they wrestled for control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran fired missiles and drones at vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, and the U.S. sunk seven small Iranian boats in the waterway, U.S. officials said.

The U.S. military said it battled Iranian forces and sank six small boats.

The UAE said an Iranian barrage had targeted the country, saying it reserved the right to respond. The attacks came a day after Trump launched 'Project Freedom' to help trapped…

The U.S. and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf as they wrestled for control over the Strait of Hormuz.