US and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate with ongoing blockade Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino lead coverage on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with new U.S. airstrikes against tankers trying to breach Iran's blockade. President Trump dismissed previous Iranian attacks as a "love tap" while Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed strong U.S. retaliation for threats against Americans. Michael Allen, former NSC senior director, highlighted the U.S.