US forces launched airstrikes on Iranian missile and drone storage locations in response to an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Central Command. The attacks were meant as a “powerful response” to what they called “unwarranted aggression” by Iran.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it thwarted the US counterattack, forcing a US retreat from Sirik Island near the strait. The IRGC warned that any future foolishness would be met with a harsh response.
The US and Iran are at odds over maritime security after Thursday’s attack on the Ever Lovely container vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it was within its right to block the ship, while the US called it an “unprovoked” attack.
The international community is struggling to understand what happened during the US-Iran war that began in late February and led to a ceasefire. The US and Iran are trying to work out details of a final agreement over the next two months, including lifting sanctions on Iranian oil and resolving issues with uranium storage sites.
A tripartite agreement between the US, Israel, and Lebanon aims to facilitate Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, but its impact is uncertain. Israel and Iran continue to threaten each other, while the international community calls for restraint.
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains tense, and oil prices are falling despite Thursday’s incident. The US and Iran must navigate a complex web of security agreements and diplomatic efforts to restore stability to the region.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/06/26/us-strikes-iranian-military-sites-after-ship-was-hit-strait-hormuz