India, May 5 -- Tensions in the Gulf region escalated after the United States carried out a helicopter-based strike in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian fast boats. The operation, confirmed by the US Central Command (CENTCOM), involved Apache attack helicopters and Sea Hawk naval helicopters.
According to officials, the action focused on protecting international shipping lanes that pass through one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints. The incident has added a new layer to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran geopolitical tensions, especially around maritime security in the Gulf.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Update: Attack in Strait of Hormuz by US Apache & Sea Hawks
The latest incident unfolded in the Strait of Hormuz, where US f...