US conducts strikes on Iran after cargo ship attack in Strait of Hormuz
The US military conducted strikes on Iranian targets after a cargo ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz, which President Trump called a "foolish violation" of a truce. The UN paused sailor evacuations, while oil prices fell as shipping resumed. Israel and Lebanon also signed a US-
The United States military has carried out strikes against Iranian targets following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump described the incident, which involved a one-way attack drone and caused no casualties, as a "foolish violation" of Iran's truce with Washington. In response to the ship attack, the UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) paused its planned evacuation of over 11,000 sailors, citing safety concerns. Meanwhile, global oil prices have decreased to pre-conflict levels, with Brent crude briefly falling below $72.48 a barrel as shipping traffic gradually resumes. Separately, Israel and Lebanon have signed a framework agreement in Washington after US-brokered discussions.
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Earlier coverage
- Jun 26, 2026, 08:30 PM UTCStrait of Hormuz evacuations halted, oil prices fall, as Israel and Lebanon reach agreement
- Jun 26, 2026, 06:30 PM UTCUN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuations after attack, Trump accuses Iran
- Jun 25, 2026, 07:30 PM UTCUN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attack as oil prices decline
- Jun 25, 2026, 09:00 AM UTCOil prices drop to pre-Iran conflict levels