Iran Launches Missile Attack on US Naval Vessels in Persian Gulf

Iran launched a coordinated missile attack on US naval assets in the Persian Gulf, targeting the USS Liberty and a supply ship. The attack resulted in the deaths of three US sailors and injuries to several others. The US military confirmed the strikes and blamed Iran for the attack. Iran, through state media, claimed it had struck a US military base in the region, though no such facility was reported to have been hit. The US accused Iran of escalating the conflict, while Iran denied any intention to provoke further violence.