Live updates: US, Iran trade fire amid Strait of Hormuz tension

The Hill reports that Iran opened fire on U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, prompting U.S. military retaliation that destroyed six Iranian small boats, according to U.S. Central Command. The incident follows Trump's statements about U.S. operations in the region and Iranian threats to prevent shipping through the strategic waterway. Coverage from CBS News, NBC News, and The Guardian corroborates the core claim of the U.S. destroying Iranian vessels, though The Guardian notes the UAE intercepted three Iranian drones and reports vary on whether Iranian weapons struck U.S. assets—NBC reports no vessels were hit and no injuries occurred. CNN reporting indicates broader diplomatic activity, with Trump's team conducting talks and Iran submitting peace proposals, providing important context that military escalation is occurring alongside negotiation efforts. Watch for further Iranian military actions, U.S. responses, and any impact on shipping through one of the world's most critical energy corridors, as well as developments in the stated diplomatic discussions.