US launches new Iran strikes after service member death; vessel ablaze in Hormuz

Why this score

Multiple trusted sources confirm the US has launched airstrikes against Iran following the death of a US service member in Iraq. However, the claim regarding a vessel being ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz is not mentioned in any of the provided trusted wire stories.

Red Flags

• unverified secondary claim

Cross-checked against

• Al Jazeera
• NPR

Original report: Gulf News