The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said U.S. forces carried out airstrikes on Iranian missile and drone storage facilities, as well as coastal radar sites, following an Iranian attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement posted on X on Friday, June 26, CENTCOM said the strikes were conducted after Iran allegedly attacked a commercial ship with a suicide drone on June 25.
The command described the attack on the commercial vessel as an “unprovoked act” and said it constituted a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement.
According to the statement, such actions threaten freedom of navigation in one of the world’s most important trade routes and negatively affect international commerce and maritime security.
CENTCOM also said U.S. forces continue to coordinate the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. It added that the U.S. military presence in the region will continue to monitor the full implementation of the agreement with Iran and maintain security in the strategic waterway.
