US conducts strikes in Iran after alleging ceasefire breach

The United States military launched fresh strikes on Iran on Friday, escalating tensions after an attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command announced the retaliatory action, citing an Iranian attack on a vessel the previous day as a "clear" violation of a ceasefire agreement.

According to the US military, Iranian forces were responsible for Thursday's assault. In response, American forces targeted facilities in Iran used for storing drones and missiles, along with radar installations. The US Central Command emphasized its continued presence and vigilance to ensure all aspects of the agreement with Iran are observed.

Earlier on Friday, US President Donald Trump had also commented on the situation via his social media platform, Truth Social. He characterized Iran's actions as a "foolish" breach of the ceasefire by firing drones at ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) had temporarily halted an evacuation plan for stranded ships in the Persian Gulf following the attack, though shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz reportedly continued on Friday.