A cargo ship was struck by multiple small craft while sailing near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, UK military officials said.

Two U.S.-flagged vessels have transited through the Strait of Hormuz as Navy missile destroyers operate in the Arabian Gulf, U.S. Central Command said on Monday.

Cooper said he “strongly advised” Iranian forces to remain well clear of U.S. military assets as it launches the operation, which he said involved 15,000 U.S. troops, U.S. Navy destroyers, over 100 la...