U.S. Strikes Iran After Iran Attacks Commercial Vessel in Strait of Hormuz

The United States carried out strikes against Iran after Iran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, with CENTCOM saying the action was taken “in response to Iran's attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.”

Euronews reported that American fighter jets targeted “warehouses and storage facilities for missiles and drones, as well as coastal radar sites in Iran,” after Iran on June 25 attacked the merchant ship M/V Ever Lovely with a suicide drone.

CNN Arabic

Tabnak said Iran’s state television (IRIB) reported a loud explosion at the Taheriyeh Marine Pier in Sirik County, adding that Sirik County lies about 170 kilometers east of Bandar Abbas.

Tabnak also relayed Donald Trump’s Truth Social claim that “The Islamic Republic of Iran fired at least four unilateral offensive drones at ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz,” and said Trump wrote that one drone struck the upper deck of a very expensive cargo ship.

Euronews further described the M/V Ever Lovely as flying the Singapore flag and leaving the Strait of Hormuz along the Oman coast at the time of the attack.

In response to questions about whether Iran would face consequences, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, “You will know that,” after the U.S. announced strikes against Iran.

Euronews reported that the IRGC said the U.S. attack “will not go unanswered,” and added that its response, “in the time and place we choose, will be swift and decisive.”

Euronews

CNN Arabic said CENTCOM described the strikes as retaliation for an attack targeting a commercial vessel crossing the Strait of Hormuz, and quoted CENTCOM saying the Iranian action “constitutes a clear violation of the ceasefire.”

CNN Arabic also reported Trump’s Truth Social framing that “The Islamic Republic of Iran launched at least four unmanned attack drones (one-way) at ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz,” and said Trump added that one drone directly struck the upper deck of a large, expensive cargo vessel.

Euronews said the IRGC claimed its naval and air forces succeeded in thwarting the attack and forcing the aggressors to withdraw to protect Iran's sovereignty over its land and waters.

CENTCOM said its forces would continue coordinating and supporting the safe passage of commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz and that the U.S. military would remain in the region “and vigilant to ensure adherence to and enforcement of all aspects of the agreement with Iran.”

“The US military on Friday carried out fresh strikes on Iran, hours after President Donald Trump accused Tehran of a 'foolish violation' of the ceasefire agreement following a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship transiting through the Strait of Hormuz”

The Times of India

Shafaqna International News Agency reported that CENTCOM claimed the ceasefire violation did not stop it from coordinating and supporting safe passage, and quoted CENTCOM saying the U.S. military “will remain in the region, vigilant to ensure that all aspects of the agreement with Iran are observed and fully and forcefully implemented.”

The Times of India said the strikes came shortly after Trump warned Iran of consequences for violating the truce, and quoted Trump telling reporters, “You will find out. I don't like the fact that they took a shot yesterday, actually, four.”

CNN Arabic said the strikes followed the first time Trump commented on the attack and that he did not indicate whether the event would lead to a return to broader hostilities.

Euronews described CENTCOM’s position that Iranian forces’ action jeopardizes freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, framing the corridor as vital international trade and stating that American forces would remain present and vigilant to enforce the agreement.