Trump admits US struck Iran targets in response to ceasefire violations

President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday, June 27, 2026, that the U.S. military had conducted strikes against several targets within Iran. The attacks targeted locations used for storing Iranian missiles and drones, as well as coastal radar installations.

Trump announced the strikes via his Truth Social platform, characterizing them as a direct response to Iran's alleged breaches of a ceasefire agreement. "This is a response to the violation of the ceasefire agreement, again!" he wrote, emphasizing the retaliatory nature of the U.S. action.

Escalating his rhetoric, Trump issued a stark warning about potential future U.S. military actions. He suggested that if the situation continued to deteriorate, the U.S. might be compelled to take more extensive military measures. "There may come a time when we can no longer act reasonably, and will be forced to militarily finish the job we have started very successfully. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist!" Trump declared.

Prior to Trump's statement, Iranian media had reported explosions in areas including Qeshm Island, near the city of Sirik, and around the port city of Bandar-e Lengeh in the southern part of the country. The U.S. military's Central Command (CENTCOM) later confirmed the strikes, stating they were in retaliation for an alleged Iranian attack on a commercial vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz.