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Iran accused the US of violating a peace agreement after US military strikes targeted sites around the strait of Hormuz. The strikes followed Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the strait, which the US claimed violated a ceasefire. The US also revoked a temporary sanctions waiver for Iran's oil exports.

The US launched strikes against Iran following attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iran of violating a recent ceasefire. The US reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil sales, while oil prices rose due to the escalation. Iran claims it should control traffic through the waterway, contributing to ongoing global instability.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that US forces have begun launching strikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes aim to impose costs for Iran's actions, which CENTCOM described as unwarranted and a violation of a ceasefire.

The U.S. launched strikes against Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian military group targeted the ships over two days in the strategically vital waterway.

The U.S. military launched strikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. Central Command statement.

Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is recovering but remains fragile, with 38 confirmed crossings on 2 July, down 10% from the previous day. Iranian-flagged activity has risen sharply, and commercial vessels dominate traffic, though political factors like compliance exposure and route governance continue to influence passage.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Tehran will not begin final negotiations with the US before key clauses of their memorandum of understanding (MoU) are implemented. The clauses include ceasing hostilities in Lebanon, removing the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring safe passage for commercial vessels for 60 days, providing export waivers for Iranian oil products, and releasing frozen Iranian funds.

Bahrain's interior ministry warned residents to seek shelter after activating sirens, citing attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain. The escalation follows recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, including strikes on commercial vessels and reciprocal attacks between the US and Iran.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy coordinated the safe transit of 28 commercial vessels, including oil tankers and container ships, through the Strait of Hormuz under designated routes and authorization. All ships required Iran’s approval to pass through the strait.

The U.S. military has been coordinating the passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks.

U.S. Central Command has redirected over 100 commercial vessels as part of a naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, citing the move as a 'milestone' amid regional tensions. The blockade, initiated in April under President Trump's directive, involves more than 15,000 U.S. troops.

Iran attacked at least three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, accusing the U.S. military of violating the ongoing ceasefire by blockading Iranian ports. The incident escalates tensions amid the ceasefire, with CBS News reporters Natalie Brand and Charlie D'Agata covering the developments.

Oil prices dropped 10% after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial vessels. The Strait, a critical oil shipping route, had been under scrutiny due to geopolitical tensions.

Iran's foreign minister asserts that the Strait of Hormuz remains fully open for commercial vessel passage during the ongoing Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. The statement emphasizes Iran's commitment to maintaining stability in the critical waterway.