Just as nothing else in the military assault on Iran, triggered by the Islamic regime’s now-fading insistence that it obtain nuclear weapons, has been typical, neither is the ongoing ceasefire to which the sides agreed.
The latest move was strikes by the U.S. military on Iranian targets in response to Iran’s drone attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to CBS reports.
The strikes on Friday were the first by Americans since the two sides agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
The targets were missile and drone storage as well as radar sites.
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) June 26, 2026
U.S. Central Command said Iranian locations were hit after Iran “hit M/V Ever Lovely on June 25 with a one-way attack drone. The Singapore-flagged cargo ship was exiting the Strait of Hormuz along the Omani coast at the time of Iran’s attack.”
CENTCOMM said, “The unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces clearly violated the ceasefire. Furthermore, Iran’s dangerous behavior undermined freedom of navigation as commerce increasingly flows through the vital international trade corridor. CENTCOM forces continue to provide safe passage coordination and support to commercial vessels transiting the strait. The U.S. military remains present and vigilant to ensure all aspects of the agreement with Iran are adhered to, obeyed, and in full force and effect.”
CBS reported an official confirmed American aircraft hit targets along the Strait of Hormuz as well as on Qeshm Island.
Reports said President Donald Trump characterized the attack by Iran as a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire.
The agreement calls for Iran to allow safe and toll-free passage through the Strait, and ships have been transiting, causing world oil prices to fall. But like so many other issues involving Iran, disagreements have flared.
Talks are to be continuing between the two sides, although what the latest developments may mean isn’t clear.
