Iran and the United States have traded accusations and attacks in the Gulf, raising fears that a fragile ceasefire between the two countries could collapse.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Saturday that it had targeted US positions in the Gulf in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian missile, drone and radar facilities. Washington said those strikes were a response to an Iranian drone attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its latest attacks targeted Iranian missile and drone storage sites as well as coastal radar systems, describing them as a response to what it called “unprovoked aggression” against commercial shipping.
Iranian state media reported that an explosion occurred near Taheroui pier in the southern port city of Sirik, but officials said the port was operating normally and no major damage was recorded.
US President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire after the reported drone attack on the cargo vessel, while Vice President JD Vance warned that further attacks would be met with force.
The IRGC later said that if further aggression occurred, Iran’s response would be “broader.”
Iran-Bahrain Tensions Rise
Iran said it carried out attacks on locations linked to US forces after American strikes on its southern coast.
Shortly afterward, Bahrain accused Iran of launching drone attacks on its territory, calling the action a violation of its sovereignty and international law. Bahrain said it reserved the right to defend itself.
Meanwhile, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported that a tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel suffered damage but its crew remained safe.
Ceasefire Under Pressure.
The latest clashes have raised concerns about the survival of a ceasefire agreement reached between Washington and Tehran on June 17.
Both sides have accused each other of breaking the deal, which was intended to open the way for further negotiations, including discussions over shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Despite the tensions, oil prices have dropped as markets hope shipping through the waterway will continue.
Nuclear Issue Remains Key.
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, said any final US-Iran agreement would require strong monitoring measures to ensure Iran does not develop nuclear weapons.
Iran has said it does not intend to build nuclear arms, but international inspectors are seeking guarantees and access to verify its nuclear activities.
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