US military targets Iran navy as casualties, oil disruption grow

The Pentagon reports that approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded and seven killed since the Trump administration's military strikes against Iran began, amid calls for public hearings on the war's objectives. The U.S. military focuses on Iran's navy, claiming to have eliminated 16 vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil passage now blocked, causing global oil prices to rise. President Trump insists on Iran's unconditional surrender, while Democrats demand clarity on an exit strategy, with tensions heightened by Iran's threats to halt oil exports until attacks cease. Meanwhile, domestic criticism grows, with figures like Joe Rogan questioning the war's justification and the administration asserting its aims of dismantling Iran's missile capabilities, despite stalled nuclear talks and significant civilian casualties reported by the Iranian Red Crescent.