US Strikes Iran in Response to Attack on Cargo Ship

Trump said a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, attributed to Iran, was a violation of a ceasefire.

US Strikes Iran in Response to Attack on Cargo Ship

TL;DR

  • U.S. forces launched strikes on Iran on June 26.
  • The strikes were in response to a drone attack on the M/V Ever Lovely cargo ship.
  • The drone attack on the cargo ship occurred on June 25 in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Iran's IRGC claimed responsibility for targeting American positions in response to the U.S. strikes.
  • The United States has not issued statements regarding Iran's latest actions.