US hits Iran again, targets military sites in fresh strikes after ship attack
The latest action marks the second consecutive day of US military operations linked to attacks on commercial shipping in the region and represents the sharpest deterioration in relations since Washington and Tehran agreed to a memorandum of understanding.
The United States launched another round of military strikes on Iran on Saturday after a Panama-flagged oil tanker was hit near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions between the two sides despite a fragile peace agreement reached just two weeks ago.
The latest action marks the second consecutive day of US military operations linked to attacks on commercial shipping in the region and represents the sharpest deterioration in relations since Washington and Tehran agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that aims to bring lasting peace to the conflict-torn West Asia region.
Talking about the latest strikes, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes were carried out 'at the Commander in Chief’s direction' and framed the operation as a direct response to Iran’s alleged failure to comply with the ceasefire arrangement.
"After yesterday’s U.S. strikes in response to the Iranian attack on M/V Ever Lovely, Iran was given a chance to honour 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. The Panama-flagged tanker was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz with more than two million barrels of crude oil," CENTCOM said in its statement.
Meanwhile, as per a Reuters report which cited Iranian media, the sound of explosions was heard in southern Iran's Sirik Island, a place close to the maritime chokepoint Strait of Hormuz, which was also targeted yesterday. It also said that several projectiles of the US military also targeted a village on Qeshm Island.
TEHRAN MAY CEASE TO EXIST, TRUMP ISSUES FRESH WARNING
Amid fresh US strikes, President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning against Tehran, saying that Iran's action might compel Washington to launch further military operations, which will destroy the Islamic State of Iran.
"United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites, for violating the Cease Fire Agreement, AGAIN! It is very possible that they will never learn! There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable, and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist! President DJT," Trump wrote on Truth Social minutes after US forces completed strikes.
SECOND STRIKE IN TWO DAYS AFTER SHIP ATTACKS
The operation on Saturday followed another US military action that was carried out in response to the Iranian attacks on a cargo ship named M/V Ever Lovely. The ship, which was attempting to pass the Strait of Hormuz, was targeted on Thursday.
The strikes came minutes after US President Donald Trump hinted at a possible response from Washington, saying the world would soon see how the US reacts to what he described as a 'foolish violation' of the peace talks.
According to CENTCOM, US aircraft targeted Iranian missile and drone storage facilities as well as coastal radar sites.
Hours after the operation, US Vice President JD Vance also issued a stern warning to Iran, saying that the attacks from Tehran would be met with counterattacks from Washington.
"Iran signed a ceasefire agreement. We have honored it. If they have disagreements about how the MOU is being applied, they can pick up the phone. But violence will be met with violence," Vance wrote on X.
IRAN HIT BACK AT THE US
The attacks by the United States did not go unanswered as the Islamic Republic Guard Corps (IRGC) responded by targeting several US military sites in the region.
The development came after the IRGC said that Tehran would provide a 'decisive response' to the attacks.
However, the details of the US military positions that were targeted have not come out yet.
STRAIT OF HORMUZ RETURNS TO THE CENTRE OF THE CONFLICT
The latest incidents have renewed concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints.
A significant portion of global oil shipments passes through the narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf with international markets.
Shipping activity in the region had already faced months of disruption before partial reopening efforts began under the temporary ceasefire arrangement.
Saturday’s attack on M/T Kiku raised fears that maritime routes may once again become vulnerable to military confrontation.
Britain’s UKMTO maritime security agency said the tanker suffered damage to its bridge but confirmed that all crew members were safe.
The Joint Maritime Information Center — operated by an international coalition protecting commercial shipping — raised its threat assessment following the latest attacks.
IRAN EARLIER WARNED GULF STATES OVER STRAIT OF HORMUZ
The latest military exchange comes amid escalating tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran insisting that the strategic waterway should remain under regional oversight following last week’s memorandum of understanding with the United States.
After Thursday’s attack on the M/V Ever Lovely, Iran warned Gulf states against aligning with Washington as tensions over maritime security intensified. US President Donald Trump blamed Tehran for the drone strike and said the attack amounted to a violation of the ceasefire understanding reached between the two sides.
Iran also condemned a joint statement issued by the United States and six Gulf states rejecting Tehran’s claim that it could impose transit tolls on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian authorities described the statement as “interventionist, irresponsible and provocative”.
“Safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz cannot be guaranteed under ambiguous arrangements, parallel routes or decision-making that does not take Iran’s role as a coastal state into account,” Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi wrote on X.
Meanwhile, Ebrahim Azizi, head of Iran’s parliamentary National Security Commission, accused Washington of carrying out attacks while diplomatic engagement remained underway, calling it another instance of bad-faith conduct.
In a post on X, Azizi said the “failed US President” had demonstrated no commitment to the principles of negotiations or the ceasefire arrangement and warned that what he called a reckless violation of the agreement would ultimately result in “retreat and regret” for the United States.
The United States launched another round of military strikes on Iran on Saturday after a Panama-flagged oil tanker was hit near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions between the two sides despite a fragile peace agreement reached just two weeks ago.
The latest action marks the second consecutive day of US military operations linked to attacks on commercial shipping in the region and represents the sharpest deterioration in relations since Washington and Tehran agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that aims to bring lasting peace to the conflict-torn West Asia region.
Talking about the latest strikes, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes were carried out 'at the Commander in Chief’s direction' and framed the operation as a direct response to Iran’s alleged failure to comply with the ceasefire arrangement.
"After yesterday’s U.S. strikes in response to the Iranian attack on M/V Ever Lovely, Iran was given a chance to honour 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. The Panama-flagged tanker was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz with more than two million barrels of crude oil," CENTCOM said in its statement.
Meanwhile, as per a Reuters report which cited Iranian media, the sound of explosions was heard in southern Iran's Sirik Island, a place close to the maritime chokepoint Strait of Hormuz, which was also targeted yesterday. It also said that several projectiles of the US military also targeted a village on Qeshm Island.
TEHRAN MAY CEASE TO EXIST, TRUMP ISSUES FRESH WARNING
Amid fresh US strikes, President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning against Tehran, saying that Iran's action might compel Washington to launch further military operations, which will destroy the Islamic State of Iran.
"United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites, for violating the Cease Fire Agreement, AGAIN! It is very possible that they will never learn! There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable, and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist! President DJT," Trump wrote on Truth Social minutes after US forces completed strikes.
SECOND STRIKE IN TWO DAYS AFTER SHIP ATTACKS
The operation on Saturday followed another US military action that was carried out in response to the Iranian attacks on a cargo ship named M/V Ever Lovely. The ship, which was attempting to pass the Strait of Hormuz, was targeted on Thursday.
The strikes came minutes after US President Donald Trump hinted at a possible response from Washington, saying the world would soon see how the US reacts to what he described as a 'foolish violation' of the peace talks.
According to CENTCOM, US aircraft targeted Iranian missile and drone storage facilities as well as coastal radar sites.
Hours after the operation, US Vice President JD Vance also issued a stern warning to Iran, saying that the attacks from Tehran would be met with counterattacks from Washington.
"Iran signed a ceasefire agreement. We have honored it. If they have disagreements about how the MOU is being applied, they can pick up the phone. But violence will be met with violence," Vance wrote on X.
IRAN HIT BACK AT THE US
The attacks by the United States did not go unanswered as the Islamic Republic Guard Corps (IRGC) responded by targeting several US military sites in the region.
The development came after the IRGC said that Tehran would provide a 'decisive response' to the attacks.
However, the details of the US military positions that were targeted have not come out yet.
STRAIT OF HORMUZ RETURNS TO THE CENTRE OF THE CONFLICT
The latest incidents have renewed concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints.
A significant portion of global oil shipments passes through the narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf with international markets.
Shipping activity in the region had already faced months of disruption before partial reopening efforts began under the temporary ceasefire arrangement.
Saturday’s attack on M/T Kiku raised fears that maritime routes may once again become vulnerable to military confrontation.
Britain’s UKMTO maritime security agency said the tanker suffered damage to its bridge but confirmed that all crew members were safe.
The Joint Maritime Information Center — operated by an international coalition protecting commercial shipping — raised its threat assessment following the latest attacks.
IRAN EARLIER WARNED GULF STATES OVER STRAIT OF HORMUZ
The latest military exchange comes amid escalating tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran insisting that the strategic waterway should remain under regional oversight following last week’s memorandum of understanding with the United States.
After Thursday’s attack on the M/V Ever Lovely, Iran warned Gulf states against aligning with Washington as tensions over maritime security intensified. US President Donald Trump blamed Tehran for the drone strike and said the attack amounted to a violation of the ceasefire understanding reached between the two sides.
Iran also condemned a joint statement issued by the United States and six Gulf states rejecting Tehran’s claim that it could impose transit tolls on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian authorities described the statement as “interventionist, irresponsible and provocative”.
“Safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz cannot be guaranteed under ambiguous arrangements, parallel routes or decision-making that does not take Iran’s role as a coastal state into account,” Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi wrote on X.
Meanwhile, Ebrahim Azizi, head of Iran’s parliamentary National Security Commission, accused Washington of carrying out attacks while diplomatic engagement remained underway, calling it another instance of bad-faith conduct.
In a post on X, Azizi said the “failed US President” had demonstrated no commitment to the principles of negotiations or the ceasefire arrangement and warned that what he called a reckless violation of the agreement would ultimately result in “retreat and regret” for the United States.
