US and Iran Exchange Strikes After Drone Attack on Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz
On June 26, US forces conducted airstrikes on Iranian missile, drone storage sites, and coastal radar locations in response to an Iranian drone attack on the Singapore-flagged cargo ship M V Ever Lovely transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The US described the attack as a violation of a recent ceasefire agreement and a threat to freedom of navigation. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) retaliated by targeting US military positions in the region, warning of a broader response if aggression continues. US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, emphasized enforcing the ceasefire while urging diplomatic dialogue. The incident has heightened tensions and raised concerns over the stability of the fragile peace framework between the two nations.