United States continues airstrikes against Iran amid regional tensions

United States forces conducted a second consecutive day of airstrikes against Iran on Saturday, June 27, targeting military surveillance infrastructure. Washington described these actions as retaliation for an alleged Iranian attack on an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran condemned the strikes as a "flagrant violation" of a de-escalation framework agreement, with both nations accusing the other of breaching the fragile ceasefire. President Donald Trump reiterated threats to "annihilate Iran." These renewed hostilities follow a major US-Israeli air campaign against Iran launched in February 2026, aimed at dismantling its nuclear program. Simultaneously, Israel, Lebanon, and the United States signed a framework agreement on June 26, which US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed as a "first step" towards lasting peace. However, Israeli forces continue military operations in South Lebanon, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating troops would remain "as long as necessary." Reports indicate the US and Israel "no longer seem aligned" on objectives regarding the broader regional conflict. Sources: Le Monde