U.S. strikes Iran after Trump accuses Tehran of ceasefire violation in Strait of Hormuz
The attack comes as the United States and Iran are supposed to be engaging in a 60-day period of no hostilities as they hold talks to end their war.
TL;DR
- U.S. military struck Iranian missile, drone storage, and radar sites in retaliation for alleged ceasefire violations.
- Iran claims its military retaliated for the U.S. strikes, accusing the U.S. of violating commitments.
- A drone launched by Iran struck the Singapore-flagged cargo ship Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz.
- U.S. President Trump accused Iran of 'foolish violation' of a ceasefire agreement.
- The strikes occurred shortly after a memorandum of understanding was signed between the U.S. and Iran for a permanent peace deal.
- Vice President JD Vance stated that violence would be met with violence if Iran has disagreements about the MOU.
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened a broader response if aggression is repeated.
- An Iranian parliament member criticized the U.S. attack as a violation of negotiations and the ceasefire.