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US, Iran trade strikes: What to know, will it unravel the MoU?

US, Iran trade strikes: What to know, will it unravel the MoU?

Summary

The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes after a preliminary agreement aimed at ending their conflict was signed on June 15, 2026. Both countries blamed each other for breaking the ceasefire, focusing on control and navigation of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipments.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. struck missile, drone storage, and radar sites along Iran’s southern coast in response to an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The attacked ship was a Singapore-flagged vessel named Ever Lovely.
  • President Donald Trump called the attack a violation of the ceasefire and said U.S. forces intercepted three drones involved in the incident.
  • Iran did not confirm or deny involvement but reported a projectile near the Sirik port with no damage.
  • Iran’s Revolutionary Guard responded with attacks on U.S. military sites but gave no details on what was hit.
  • Bahrain accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory, calling it a violation of sovereignty and international law.
  • The UK’s maritime authority reported a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile but confirmed the crew was safe.
  • Iran warned that only routes approved by Tehran through the Strait of Hormuz guarantee safe passage, responding to Oman announcing a new shipping route nearby.
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