United States launches attacks against Iran; accuses aggression against vessels in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command forces launched a series of attacks against Iran on Tuesday, responding to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military command reported. CENTCOM stated on its X account that Iran's actions were "unjustified, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire," accusing Tehran of attacking commercial ships crewed by "innocent civilians" in an international waterway.

United States detailed that the operations seek to "impose high costs" on Iran for the attacks against commercial navigation and framed its operations as a response to any action it considers a violation of the agreement reached weeks ago. Meanwhile, Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared in a statement that it "holds the U.S. government responsible for the consequences of this breach of commitment."

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The actions of Iran were unjustified, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.

The ministry added that Iran will take "all necessary measures" to defend its national security. These new attacks occur at a time of increasing tension between the United States and Iran, despite a ceasefire reached between the two countries, with the Strait of Hormuz becoming a focal point of dispute due to its importance for global oil and gas transport.

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The U.S. government holds responsibility for the consequences of this breach of commitment.

According to U.S. authorities, Iran attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz in the past few hours, including a Qatari-flagged gas carrier and a Saudi oil tanker. These incidents caused material damage but no casualties among the crews. Qatar and Saudi Arabia held Tehran responsible for the attacks, denouncing that they put the security of international navigation and energy supply at risk.

The escalation led Washington to withdraw the temporary relief granted to Iran as part of the understanding framework reached in June, which had allowed certain operations related to Iranian oil. The Treasury Department revoked General License X, issued on June 21, and replaced it with X1, eliminating prior authorization for these activities and establishing the process for the orderly closure of operations already permitted.

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Iran will take all necessary measures to defend its national security.