An Iranian lawmaker says the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status quo amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.

President Trump announces 'Project Freedom,' a U.S. military operation to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM reports 15,000 troops and 100 aircraft will support ships from 87 nations currently blocked by Iran.

President Donald Trump has announced 'Project Freedom,' a U.S. military operation involving 15,000 troops and over 100 aircraft to escort vessels blocked in the Persian Gulf by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command reports that ships from 87 countries are currently affected by the closure, which followed U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran.

Explosions reported on Iran's Qeshm island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Hadath. The cause of the reported blasts remains unconfirmed.

Explosions have been reported on the Iranian island of Qeshm in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Al Hadath news channel.

The United States says it has ended offensive military operations against Iran, but warns of a potential response to any new threats in the Strait of Hormuz as regional tensions persist.

The United States announced on Tuesday that it has concluded offensive military operations against Iran, while cautioning that it remains prepared to respond to future threats in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's military reports deploying cruise missiles and combat drones against US destroyers near the Strait of Hormuz. Major General Amir Hatami claims the vessels were operating with radar systems turned off in the region.

Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami stated that Iranian forces deployed cruise missiles and combat drones against US destroyers attempting to approach the Strait of Hormuz with radar systems disabled.