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
Sources
- Радіо Свобода — Іран попереджає, що прохід через Ормузьку протоку вимагає узгодження з Тегераном
- Громадське — «Безглузде порушення угоди про припинення вогню». Трамп звинуватив Іран в атаці на судна в Ормузькій протоці
- Українська правда — Американські військові заявили про удари по Ірану у відповідь на обстріл судна в Ормузі
- Forbes Ukraine — США завдали ударів по Ірану після атаки на торговельне судно в Ормузькій протоці
Earlier coverage
- Jun 26, 2026, 10:00 PM UTCUS confirms strikes on Iranian military sites in response to strait incident
- Jun 26, 2026, 09:00 PM UTCUnited States strikes Iranian military targets after alleged drone attacks
- Jun 26, 2026, 06:30 PM UTCTrump accuses Iran of drone attacks in Strait of Hormuz
- Jun 26, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCTrump alleges Iranian drone attacks in Strait of Hormuz amid Tehran's transit warnings
- Jun 26, 2026, 01:30 PM UTCIran warns passage through Strait of Hormuz requires coordination