Control over the Strait of Hormuz has remained a major point of contention between the U.S. and Iran even after the two countries signed a temporary peace deal last month.

Control over the Strait of Hormuz has remained a major point of contention between the U.S. and Iran even after the two countries signed a temporary peace deal last month.

The US Central Command confirmed strikes had been launched against Iran in retaliation for attacks on three tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.