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Iran and US exchange strikes as Tehran asserts control over Strait of Hormuz

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Posted Jun 29, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-29-0400
Iran and US exchange strikes as Tehran asserts control over Strait of Hormuz

Iran launched drone and missile attacks on US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, prompting further US strikes. Tehran also claimed "full control" over the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to exit peace talks.

Iran launched drone and missile attacks on US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain on June 27, stating these were in response to earlier American strikes. Bahrain and Kuwait confirmed their territories were hit, with Bahrain reporting intercepted projectiles and damage to a residential building. Concurrently, the US Central Command announced further strikes against Iranian targets, citing an attack on the tanker "Ever Lovely" in the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump accused Tehran of violating a ceasefire agreement. Amidst these exchanges, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi declared Tehran had re-established "full control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz for the next 30 days," warning against bypassing Iranian-approved routes. Iran also threatened to withdraw from peace negotiations if US bombardments continued.

Sources: Громадське, Українська правда, Радіо Свобода

How outlets assessed this

  • Jun 29, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
    • Українська правда Neutral Reports on the ongoing reciprocal strikes and Iran's threats to withdraw from peace talks.
    • Громадське Neutral Details US retaliatory strikes and President Trump's accusation of ceasefire violation.
    • Forbes Ukraine Neutral Highlights an agreement between the US and Iran to cease strikes and resume negotiations.

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