The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran collapsed on Friday night after Washington launched airstrikes on Iranian military targets in retaliation for a drone attack on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the most serious breach of the week-old truce and threatening negotiations for a permanent peace deal.

U.S. Central Command confirmed that American aircraft struck four Iranian targets late Friday, including missile and drone storage facilities along the southern coast and on Qeshm Island, as well as coastal radar installations. The strikes followed President Donald Trump’s description of the Thursday attack on the M/V Ever Lovely as a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire agreement, which was signed in Islamabad on June 20 to end hostilities and reopen the strategic waterway.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) responded Saturday by launching retaliatory strikes against U.S. military positions in the Persian Gulf region, including facilities in Bahrain, according to Iranian state media and regional reports. Tehran condemned the U.S. strikes as a “flagrant violation” of the memorandum of understanding and warned that any further aggression would elicit a “swift and decisive” response. Iran’s foreign ministry accused Washington of violating the UN Charter and called on the international community to intervene.

Vice President JD Vance reiterated Washington’s position, stating that violence would be met with violence and warning Iran against further provocations. “The United States will not tolerate threats to our forces or commercial shipping,” Vance said in a statement carried by multiple outlets . Meanwhile, Iranian officials claimed the initial drone strike on the M/V Ever Lovely was justified because the vessel was navigating an unauthorized route through the strait, a claim disputed by U.S. authorities.

The escalation comes at a critical juncture, with both sides engaged in indirect talks aimed at finalizing a comprehensive peace agreement that would include Iran’s nuclear program. Analysts warn that the renewed violence could derail negotiations and reignite full-scale conflict. “This is a dangerous moment,” said a senior European diplomat quoted by *Le Monde* . “The ceasefire was barely holding, and now it’s under severe strain.”

Regional allies have reacted with alarm. Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, reported drone incursions on its territory and condemned Iran’s actions . Meanwhile, satellite imagery analyzed by *The Wall Street Journal* revealed significant damage to the U.S. naval base in Bahrain, prompting Washington to reassess its military posture in the Gulf .

As the crisis deepens, the international community has called for restraint. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged both parties to return to dialogue, while European capitals expressed concern over the potential impact on global energy markets. With the ceasefire in tatters and both sides trading accusations, the path to peace appears increasingly uncertain.

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le monde · 7 days ago

Nach US-Angriffen auf Iran: Ist die Waffenruhe jetzt in Gefahr? Freitagabend fliegen US-Raketen auf eine iranische Küstenstadt. Es ist die Antwort auf den Angriff auf ein Frachtschiff in der Straße von Hormus. Ein Experte ordnet ein, was das für die Verhandlungen bedeutet.

tagesspiegel · 7 days ago

+++ Iran-Krieg +++: Bahrain verurteilt iranische Drohnenangriffe auf eigenes Staatsgebiet Iran meldet Angriffe auf US-Standorte +++ US-Vizepräsident Vance – „Gewalt wird mit Gewalt beantwortet +++ US-Militär greift nach Drohnenattacke auf Schiff Ziele im Iran an +++ Der Newsblog.

handelsblatt · 7 days ago

Iran: Hormuz passage not guaranteed without Tehran coordination Iran has pushed back against the US-GCC call for free, unconditional navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, stating that safe passage cannot be guaranteed under ambiguous arrangements or parallel routes without Tehrans consent. Any credible framework must be based on coordination with Iran under Article 5 of the Islamabad memorandum.

yenisafak · 7 days ago

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yenisafak · 7 days ago

Trump slams Iran drone strikes as foolish ceasefire breach US President Donald Trump on Friday accused Iran of committing a "foolish violation" of the ceasefire agreement by launching drone attacks against vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming American forces intercepted three projectiles but one struck a cargo ship.

yenisafak · 7 days ago

Iran says US strikes on southern coast violate war-ending memorandum US air strikes on Irans southern coast are a clear violation of the war-ending memorandum and the UN Charter, Irans foreign ministry says, in a sharp escalation a week into the process meant to end the war.

intellinews · 7 days ago

Iran-US war latest: Tehran targets US Navy after Trump strikes Iran over foolish ceasefire breach US strikes come after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz

independent · 7 days ago

US launches strikes on Iran after Tehran attacks container ship Washington says unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping violated ceasefire between adversaries

financial times · 7 days ago

Iran en VS voeren opnieuw aanvallen uit na incident in Straat van Hormuz De Verenigde Staten en Iran hebben opnieuw aanvallen op elkaar uitgevoerd, amper een week na een voorlopig akkoord tussen beide landen. Volgens Washington begon de nieuwe escalatie nadat Iran een vrachtschip in de Straat van Hormuz had aangevallen.

nu.nl · 7 days ago

USA greifen Iran als Vergeltung für Attacke auf Frachter an – Für Teheran ein „eklatanter Verstoß Nach dem Angriff auf ein Frachtschiff haben die USA nach Armeeangaben iranische Raketen- und Drohnenlager sowie Radaranlagen an der iranischen Küste ins Visier genommen. US-Vizepräsident Vance erteilt Teheran anschließend einen Ratschlag.

welt.de · 7 days ago

Iran turns back tankers over unauthorized Hormuz transit Iranian authorities said they turned back three foreign tankers attempting to transit through an unauthorized corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, declaring that alternative routes established without Tehrans coordination are illegal and pose serious security risks to maritime traffic.

yenisafak · 7 days ago

Iranian lawmaker warns US strikes during talks bring retreat and regret The head of Irans parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said Saturday that US strikes on Iranian targets during ongoing negotiations expose Washingtons blatant disregard for diplomatic principles and ceasefire understandings, warning that such aggression would ultimately bring only "retreat and regret" for American forces.

yenisafak · 7 days ago

+++ Nachrichten im Irankrieg +++: Iran und USA greifen einander trotz Waffenruhe erneut an Die USA beschuldigen den Iran, ein Schiff in der Straße von Hormus attackiert zu haben – und greifen iranische Ziele an. Der Iran antwortet mit Gegenschlägen. mehr...

taz.de · 7 days ago

Gegenseitige Angriffe von USA und Iran Nach einem iranischen Drohnenangriff auf ein Frachtschiff in der Straße von Hormus hat das US-Militär am späten Freitagabend Ziele im Iran bombardiert. Beide Länder warfen einander gegenseitig vor, eine erst in der vergangenen Woche vereinbarte Waffenruhe gebrochen zu haben. Das US-Zentralkommando (CENTCOM) teilte mit, Kampfflugzeuge hätten Raketen- und Drohnenlager sowie Küstenradaranlagen angegriffen. Die iranische Revolutionsgarde erklärte daraufhin, die Marine des Landes habe als Vergeltung US-Militärziele in der Region attackiert.

orf.at · 7 days ago

A cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz targeted by Iran The US military says it has carried out strikes on Iran in response to a drone attack on a cargo ship, after President Donald Trump blamed Tehran for the incident in the Strait of Hormuz and described it as a "foolish violation" of the ceasefire. The escalation comes at a particularly delicate moment, as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations aimed at securing an interim peace agreement. Caitlin Brown and Marion Meyer report.

france24 · 7 days ago

US and Iran trade strikes following drone attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz Donald Trump described the alleged drone attack as a foolish violation of the ceasefire agreement.

thejournal · 7 days ago

Interim peace deal in jeopardy after US and Iran trade fresh strikes Iran says its navy struck the locations where the terrorist US military is stationed in the region in retaliation

independent · 7 days ago

Iran-Krieg: USA melden erste Angriffe gegen Iran seit Rahmenabkommen Die USA beschuldigen den Iran, ein Schiff in der Straße von Hormus attackiert zu haben – und greifen iranische Ziele an. Der Iran schlägt nach eigener Angabe zurück.

handelsblatt · 7 days ago

+++ Iran-Krieg +++: Iran – Haben US-Standorte als Reaktion auf Angriffe getroffen Bahrain meldet iranische Drohnenangriffe +++ US-Vizepräsident Vance – „Gewalt wird mit Gewalt beantwortet +++ US-Militär greift nach Drohnenattacke auf Schiff Ziele im Iran an +++ Der Newsblog.

handelsblatt · 7 days ago

US aircraft strike Iran missile sites after Hormuz ship attack CENTCOM confirmed on Friday that US aircraft struck four targets along the Iranian coast and Qeshm island after a cargo vessel was damaged by a drone attack in the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump warned Tehran against further "foolish violations" of the ceasefire agreement.

yenisafak · 7 days ago

IRGC warns of swift retaliation after US strike on southern Iran Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Saturday that US forces attacked the southern city of Sirik, warning that Washingtons "aggression" would not go unanswered and that Tehran reserved the right to a "swift and decisive" response at a time and place of its choosing.

yenisafak · 7 days ago

Liveblog Irankrieg: Vance: „Gewalt wird mit Gewalt beantwortet Nach Irans Drohnenangriff auf Frachter: US-Militär attackiert Ziele in Iran +++ Israel und Libanon einigen sich auf Rahmenabkommen +++ alle Entwicklungen im Liveblog

faz · 7 days ago

Iran-US war latest: US military carries out strikes on Iran after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz Trump accuses Tehran of foolish violation of ceasefire after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz

independent · 7 days ago

Iran war day 120: Tehran condemns US strikes, says it violates MoU US says it targeted Iranian missile and drone storage locations while IRGC said it hit US military sites in the region.

aljazeera · 7 days ago

US launches strikes against Iran following drone attack on cargo ship Iranian state media reported that strikes hit a telecommunications mast in the Sirik area of southern Iran.

euronews · 7 days ago

US Forces Strike Iran In Response to Tehrans Attack On Hormuz Shipping As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RLs Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver ongoing updates and analysis.

radio free europe · 7 days ago

Iran says it hits US-linked targets as Bahrain reports drone attack reut.rs/4wbE9In

bluesky bot · 7 days ago

US, Gulf states demand Hormuz reopening, reject tolls and control Washington and Gulf Cooperation Council members meeting in Manama on Thursday demanded the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting any attempts to impose fees or assert control over the vital waterway while stressing their shared objective of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

yenisafak · 7 days ago

Iran slams US-GCC joint statement as provocative Iran has condemned a joint US-GCC statement as interventionist, irresponsible and provocative, accusing Gulf states of aligning with Washington and Israel against regional security. Tehran warned that the US military presence has become a source of insecurity and urged Gulf states to reconsider their positions.

yenisafak · 7 days ago