U.S. strikes targets in Iran after Iranian drone attack on cargo ship, posing challenge to ceasefire

Updated on: June 26, 2026 / 8:56 PM EDT / CBS News

U.S. strikes targets in Iran after Iranian drone attack on cargo ship, posing challenge to ceasefire

TL;DR

  • U.S. military struck Iranian missile and drone storage facilities and radar sites.
  • The strikes were a response to Iran's drone attack on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship.
  • This is the first U.S. strike on Iran since a ceasefire was extended last week.
  • The incident jeopardizes efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
  • Disagreements persist over shipping routes and potential tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.