United States conducts further strikes on Iran amid regional tensions
US forces conducted further airstrikes against Iran, targeting military surveillance sites, while Iran condemned the actions as a "flagrant violation" of a de-escalation agreement. Concurrently, Israel, Lebanon, and the US signed a peace framework, and Israel recognized the Armen
United States forces conducted further airstrikes against Iran on Saturday, June 27, targeting military surveillance sites. Washington stated these actions were a response to an alleged Iranian attack on an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denounced the strikes as a "flagrant violation" of a de-escalation agreement, with both nations accusing the other of breaking the fragile ceasefire. President Donald Trump reiterated threats to "annihilate Iran." These renewed hostilities occur amidst an ongoing US-Israeli air campaign against Iran, initiated in February 2026, aimed at dismantling its nuclear program. Concurrently, Israel, Lebanon, and the United States signed a framework agreement on June 26, which US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as an initial step towards lasting peace. On June 28, Israel's government also unanimously recognized the Armenian genocide, a move expected to escalate tensions with Turkey.
Sources: Le Monde
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