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US forces strike Iranian facilities after Strait of Hormuz incident

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Posted Jun 27, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-27-0830
US forces strike Iranian facilities after Strait of Hormuz incident

US Central Command confirmed strikes on Iranian military facilities on June 26, responding to an attack on a merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump accused Iran of drone attacks.

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that US forces conducted strikes on Iranian military facilities on June 26. These actions were described as a decisive response to an attack on a merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, which US President Donald Trump previously attributed to Iranian drones. Targets reportedly included missile and drone storage facilities, alongside coastal radar stations. President Trump had accused Iran of launching at least four drones at vessels in the Strait, resulting in damage to one cargo ship and the downing of three drones, labeling the incident a "senseless violation" of a ceasefire agreement. Concurrently, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi reiterated that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz necessitates coordination with Tehran. Sources: Громадське, Forbes Ukraine, Українська правда, Радіо Свобода

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