US and Iran exchange strikes as tensions escalate in the Gulf

Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated with a series of reciprocal military actions. 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