US strikes Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, official says, leaving unclear what comes next

The United States conducted limited defensive strikes against Iranian military targets on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. U.S. officials confirmed the operation followed reports that Iranian forces launched a surface-to-air missile at an American aircraft. While the strikes were described as a limited operation, a U.S. official noted that it remains unclear what actions will follow. The military engagement occurred on the eve of further developments in the region.