[U.S. warship hit by Iranian missile and drone strikes; multiple Iranian targets attacked, explosions reported in several locations; U.S. stocks plunge, Dow drops over] According to Iran's Mehr News Agency, in the early hours of today (June 11) local time, a conflict occurred between Iran and U.S. forces at sea. Iranian state media reported that preliminary reports indicate a U.S. warship near the Strait of Hormuz was struck by Iranian missiles and drones. On June 10 local time, U.S. Central Command announced that at 5:15 PM Eastern Time on the 10th, U.S. Central Command forces launched so-called 'self-defense strikes' on multiple targets within Iran. (Daily Economic News)