US, Iran Trade Heavy Fire In Strait Of Hormuz As Ceasefire Collapses

The Persian Gulf is no longer just a standoff—it’s an active combat zone. On Friday night, the U.S. Navy and Iran's IRGC engaged in a direct, high-stakes battle in the Strait of Hormuz. After three U.S. destroyers were targeted by a swarm of Iranian missiles and drones, Washington responded with precision strikes on Iranian territory, including Bandar Abbas and Sirik. While President Trump insists the ceasefire is still "intact," the sight of columns of smoke and the sound of heavy naval gunfire suggest a much darker reality for the world’s most vital energy corridor.