The US and Iran have exchanged strikes, accusing each other of violating their interim peace deal. The US targeted Iranian missile and radar sites after a Singapore-flagged ship was attacked, while Iran retaliated against US military deployments in the region.
The US and Iran exchanged strikes after signing a peace framework, with the US hitting Iranian sites in response to an attack on a cargo ship. Iran retaliated against US bases, with both sides accusing each other of violating the agreement.
The US and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time since signing a peace framework on June 17. CENTCOM stated US forces struck Iranian sites in response to a drone attack on the Ever Lovely, while Iran's IRGC claimed retaliation against US bases. Both nations accused each other of violating the agreement.
Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz recovered after a US-Iran deal, but a new attack on the Ever Lovely container ship off Oman created fresh uncertainty. Competing navigation routes and high insurance premiums challenge vessel owners, despite increased crude oil transits.
Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon and US alleged violations of a ceasefire. This move threatens a fragile interim peace deal with the US, signed just days prior, and casts doubt on upcoming talks in Switzerland.
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon and US alleged violations of a ceasefire. This move threatens a fragile interim peace deal with the US, signed just days ago, and casts doubt on upcoming talks in Switzerland.
Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has expressed reservations about the interim peace deal with the US, emboldening hardliners who oppose concessions. President Pezeshkian, a moderate, faces criticism as hardliners believe war could restart.
Iran asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz, requiring ships to seek permission and mandatory insurance to cross. This conflicts with the US, which noted 20 ships transited overnight via a recommended route along Oman's coast, amid industry concerns over potential future tolls.
