Jun 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

Iran launched drone and missile attacks on US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain on June 27, responding to earlier US strikes. Bahrain and Kuwait confirmed their territories were hit, with Bahrain reporting intercepted projectiles and damage to a residential building. In response to an attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, identified as the "Ever Lovely," the US Central Command announced further strikes on Iranian targets the same day. US President Donald Trump accused Tehran of violating a ceasefire agreement. Amidst these exchanges, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated Tehran had re-established "full control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz for the next 30 days," cautioning against bypassing Iranian-approved routes. Iran also threatened to exit peace negotiations if US bombardments persisted.

Sources: Громадське, Українська правда, Радіо Свобода

United States forces conducted further airstrikes against Iran on Saturday, June 27, targeting military surveillance sites. Washington stated these actions were a response to an alleged Iranian attack on an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denounced the strikes as a "flagrant violation" of a de-escalation agreement, with both nations accusing the other of breaking the fragile ceasefire. President Donald Trump reiterated threats to "annihilate Iran." These renewed hostilities occur amidst an ongoing US-Israeli air campaign against Iran, initiated in February 2026, aimed at dismantling its nuclear program. Concurrently, Israel, Lebanon, and the United States signed a framework agreement on June 26, which US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as an initial step towards lasting peace. On June 28, Israel's government also unanimously recognized the Armenian genocide, a move expected to escalate tensions with Turkey.

Sources: Le Monde