Washington: The United States has carried out airstrikes on Iranian military targets after accusing Tehran of violating the ceasefire agreement through a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States Central Command said it targeted Iranian missile and drone storage facilities as well as coastal radar positions on Friday. According to US officials, the strikes were launched in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo vessel a day earlier, which disrupted plans to evacuate thousands of sailors from the region.
Donald Trump described the attack as a “foolish violation” of the truce, while CENTCOM said Iran’s actions threatened freedom of navigation through one of the world’s most important shipping routes.
Iran, however, said the cargo ship was using an unauthorised route through the Strait of Hormuz and defended the attack on that basis. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps accused the United States of breaking the ceasefire and claimed its forces had responded by targeting US military positions in the region, although no further details were provided.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical global trade corridor, handling a significant share of the world’s oil and gas shipments. The latest confrontation has renewed concerns about regional stability and the security of international shipping.
US Vice President JD Vance said any disagreements over the ceasefire agreement should be resolved through diplomatic channels rather than military action.
