US military conducts strikes on Iran hours after Trump's 'foolish violation' remark over Hormuz attack

The U.S. military launched strikes against Iran on Friday, targeting missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar sites. This action was a direct response to Iran's earlier drone attack on a commercial cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that Iran's aggression violated a ceasefire agreement and undermined freedom of navigation.

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US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted strikes against Iran, June 26, as a powerful response to yesterday's attack on a commercial ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump had earlier accused Iran of a "foolish violation" of the ceasefire, noting that four drones were launched at commercial vessels. One drone struck the Singapore-flagged cargo ship M/V Ever Lovely, causing damage but no casualties. The vessel was able to continue its journey.

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The unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces clearly violated the ceasefire. Furthermore, Iran's dangerous behavior undermined freedom of navigation as commerce increasingly flows through the vital international trade corridor.

CENTCOM confirmed the strikes, emphasizing that U.S. forces would continue to coordinate safe passage for commercial vessels through the vital international trade corridor. The military command also affirmed its commitment to ensuring the ceasefire agreement is fully observed.

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You will find out. I don't like the fact that they took a shot yesterday, actually, four. We knocked down three... A very expensive ship took a little beating. They shouldn't be doing that.