President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday that U.S. aircraft had carried out strikes on Iranian missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar sites, saying the move was in response to repeated ceasefire violations. He warned that further military action could be taken if Iran continued to violate the truce, and suggested that an escalation could lead to the Islamic State no longer existing.In an article published on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “U.S. aircraft have just struck again at Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar sites for yet another ceasefire violation! Chances are they will never learn their lesson! At some point we will no longer be able to be rational and will be forced to finish militarily what we started so successfully. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will cease to exist! President DJT”
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His comments came shortly after the United States launched a new round of military strikes against Iran after Washington accused Tehran of violating a ceasefire agreement for a second day by attacking a commercial oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz.According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the latest strikes were ordered by the commander-in-chief and targeted Iranian military infrastructure related to maritime attacks, including surveillance systems, communications networks, air defense sites, drone storage facilities and minelayer capabilities.Central Command said the action was in direct response to Iran’s ongoing violations of commercial shipping, including an attack on the Panamanian-flagged oil tanker M/T Kiku, which was hit by a unidirectional attack drone while sailing near the strategic waterway.“On June 27, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted additional strikes against multiple targets in Iran in accordance with the directives of the Commander-in-Chief,” the statement said.The military added that commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz had not been affected and said U.S. forces continued to remain “vigilant, lethal and ready.”
Second revenge in two days
The latest exchanges marked the second straight day of U.S. military retaliation against Iran, despite a temporary ceasefire aimed at ending months of conflict.U.S. forces struck Iran’s missile and drone facilities on Friday after Tehran allegedly attacked the Singapore-flagged cargo ship M/V Ever Lovely as it transited the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump accused Iran of “foolishly violating” the ceasefire agreement.Speaking at the White House before Saturday’s attack, Trump warned that Iran would face consequences for violating the truce.“You’ll find out. I didn’t like the fact that they fired yesterday…a very expensive ship took a little hit. They shouldn’t have done that.”
Shipping tensions persist
The M/T Kiku departed from Qatar’s oil fields earlier this week, en route to a port in the United Arab Emirates along an established route off Oman’s coastline rather than an Iranian-sanctioned corridor, according to ship tracking data.A multinational maritime agency overseen by the U.S. Navy later announced that shipping routes to Oman would be expanded to allow commercial traffic in and out, a move that could further inflame tensions with Tehran, which insists ships follow Iranian-authorized routes.The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most important energy corridors, carrying a significant portion of global crude oil and LNG exports.
ceasefire under pressure
The latest attacks come as Washington and Tehran continue talks under a 60-day memorandum of understanding aimed at reaching a broader deal covering maritime security, freedom of navigation and Iran’s nuclear program.U.S. Vice President Vance earlier urged Iran to resolve differences through dialogue and warned that any further violence would invite a military response.Iranian state television reported the explosion north of the Strait of Hormuz, while officials continued to insist that navigation through the strategic waterway must still abide by Iran’s rules.The renewed fighting has raised concerns that the fragile ceasefire could unravel despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to reach a permanent deal.
‘Get ready for a long, endless night’: Iran warns US after new attacks
In a series of posts on X, Ibrahim Fiqar, spokesman for Iran’s Hatam al-Anbia central headquarters, warned that Tehran’s response would be “pragmatic” and accused Washington of crossing “all lines.”“Your goal is sovereignty, so expect a practical response that changes the status quo. You miscalculated, our patience is running out… so get ready for a long, endless night. You have crossed all lines and our decision is more than words; the time ahead will prove our strength,” he wrote.The latest escalation also prompted a strong reaction from Bahrain.Bahrain’s foreign ministry accused Iran of launching multiple drones into its territory early on Saturday, calling the attack a “blatant violation” of the country’s sovereignty and warning it threatened ongoing efforts to maintain regional peace and stability.
