Printed On 7 Jul 2026
The US navy says it has launched airstrikes in opposition to Iran as explosions have been reported in a number of areas within the south of the nation.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) mentioned the strikes started on Tuesday, and are being carried out “in response to Iranian assaults on three business vessels that have been transiting the Strait of Hormuz”.
Iranian media have reported a number of explosions within the southern port metropolis of Sirik, in addition to Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas.
Following the blasts, Iran’s international ministry mentioned it held the US authorities chargeable for the implications of breaching the MoU agreed between the 2 nations in June. The MoU mandated lifting the US naval blockade on Iran in trade for Tehran reopening the very important Strait of Hormuz.
The US additionally agreed on the finish of June to waive sanctions on Iranian oil for 60 days.
Nevertheless, the US Treasury Division on Tuesday moved to revoke the short-term suspension of sanctions on Iranian oil gross sales after collection of assaults on tankers within the Strait of Hormuz this week. A tanker caught fire off the coast of Oman Monday after being struck by an “unknown projectile” within the Strait of Hormuz, in accordance with the UK Maritime Commerce Operations (UKMTO).
Iranian tv reported claims that the LNG tanker got here beneath assault after ignoring warnings, however Tehran didn’t immediately declare the assault. Neither the US Central Command (CENTCOM) nor the IRGC commented on the incident.
A second ship, believed to be a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker, was additionally broken within the Strait of Hormuz when the IRGC fired missiles, sources informed Reuters information company.
A US official warned that Iran’s assaults on vessels within the Strait of Hormuz have been “wholly unacceptable” and would be met with penalties, Reuters reported Tuesday.
In response, Iran’s international ministry mentioned it could take any measure it deemed essential to safeguard the nation’s pursuits and nationwide safety.
