The United States has released video footage showing airstrikes targeting Iranian missile, drone storage facilities, and coastal radar installations following an alleged drone attack on a commercial cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation was carried out in response to an Iranian drone strike on the Singapore-flagged cargo ship M/V Ever Lovely on June 25. The vessel was reportedly hit while exiting the Strait of Hormuz along the Omani coast, with one drone striking the upper deck and three others intercepted.
US Calls Strike a Response to Ceasefire Violation
CENTCOM described the military operation as a direct response to what it called an unjustified attack on international commercial shipping. The command stated that Iran’s actions threatened freedom of navigation in one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes.
While the exact locations of the US strikes were not disclosed, Iranian state media reported an explosion near the Taherouyeh pier in the southern port city of Sirik, attributing it to a projectile impact.
Trump and Vance Warn Iran
US President Donald Trump called the drone attack a “foolish” violation of the existing ceasefire agreement. Vice President JD Vance also warned Tehran that any further acts of aggression would be met with a strong military response, urging Iran to resolve disputes through diplomatic channels instead of violence.
Iran Claims Retaliatory Action
Following the US strikes, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it had carried out retaliatory operations against American positions in the Gulf region. The IRGC warned that any future military action by the United States would trigger an even broader response.
Ceasefire Remains in Place Despite Tensions
Although a ceasefire between the United States and Iran remains in effect, sporadic military incidents have continued. The agreement, signed on June 17 by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, outlines a roadmap for ending hostilities and reaching a broader peace settlement within 60 days.
Diplomatic negotiations are ongoing, with both countries continuing discussions aimed at preventing further escalation in the