U.S. Retaliates With Fresh Strikes After Iranian Regime Hits Panama-Flagged Tanker Near Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces launched further strikes against various targets within Iran on June 27, following a directive from the Commander in Chief. These actions represent a retaliatory measure after Iran's continued aggression against commercial shipping.

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Iran was given a chance to honor the ceasefire agreement but elected not to when its forces launched a one-way attack drone that hit M/T Kiku this morning at 4:30 a.m. ET.

CENTCOM reported that Iran had been given an opportunity to adhere to a ceasefire agreement after previous U.S. strikes. However, Iran reportedly launched a one-way attack drone that struck the M/T Kiku, a Panama-flagged tanker. The vessel was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz and was carrying more than two million barrels of crude oil at the time of the attack.

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CENTCOM forces launched strikes today in direct response to continued Iranian aggression against commercial shipping.

The targeted Iranian military assets included surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and minelayer capabilities. Despite these ongoing hostilities, U.S. forces confirmed that commercial vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz continue. U.S. forces maintain a posture of vigilance and readiness in the region.

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Commercial vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz continue. U.S. forces remain vigilant, lethal, and ready.