Two US destroyers face 'sustained' Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz

Key Points:

• The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced they eliminated Hamas Commander Anas Muhammad Ibrahim Hamed in a precise airstrike in Gaza; Hamed was involved in the Oct. 7 Nova Music Festival massacre and was considered an immediate threat to Israeli forces.
• U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth described President Trump's "Project Freedom" as a defensive operation aimed at protecting international shipping from Iranian aggression without entering Iranian waters or airspace, emphasizing it is temporary and focused.
• Despite the War Powers Act 60-day deadline passing without congressional action, some Republicans, including Sen. Lisa Murkowski, are considering legislation to impose restraints on President Trump's military actions in Iran.
• Sen. Lindsey Graham supported a strong, brief U.S. military response to Iran following attacks on international shipping and UAE infrastructure, aligning with President Trump's stance on escalating pressure against Iran's "war machine."
• The U.S. operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, known as "Project Freedom," is ongoing amid Iranian missile, drone, and small boat attacks on commercial shipping; U.S. forces have intercepted threats and successfully escorted two U.S.-flagged vessels through the strait despite Iranian warnings.