The United States and Iran exchanged military attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such strikes between the two nations since late July. ^[1] At least five people were killed and at least 68 were wounded in the strike on the wedding party in Kuhestak, according to Iranian officials. ^[2] Iran fired missiles at American bases in Jordan and drones at Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates early Wednesday, following a night of American bombardment in the Gulf. ^[3] Iranian officials stated that American bombardment included a deadly strike on a wedding party in Kuhestak, a small coastal town overlooking the Strait of Hormuz. ^[4] Iran has utilized the Strait of Hormuz as its primary pressure measure since the war began on February 28, paralyzing nearly all oil exports and requiring permission for ships to cross. ^[5] US forces attacked the Larak island, from which Tehran was preparing to launch rockets loaded with naval mines into the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in two deaths. ^[6] U.S. President Donald Trump stated on social media that he would not force Iran to the bargaining table and expressed satisfaction with the US position of controlling the Hormuz Strait. ^[7]