U.S. forces carried out their first military strike against Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, according to NBC News.

The strike came after Iran launched attacks in the region, increasing tensions between Washington and Tehran.

U.S. officials said the Iranian launchers posed a threat to American forces and shipping in the strategically important waterway.

The Strait of Hormuz is a major route for global oil shipments, making the military escalation a potential threat to international energy supplies, NBC News has reported.

The strikes mark a significant escalation between the United States and Iran and raise concerns about a broader regional conflict.