US launches strikes against Iran following attacks on commercial vessels
via Le Matin1 min read
The United States Central Command Centcom has initiated a series of strikes against Iran in response to attacks on commercial ships carrying civilian crews in an international waterway. Centcom stated these strikes are a retaliation for Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing Iran's actions as unjustified, dangerous, and a clear violation of a ceasefire. On June 17, Iran and the US signed a memorandum of understanding to end a war that began on February 28 with a US-Israeli offensive against Tehran. This agreement included the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for 20% of global crude oil and LNG, and the lifting of US sanctions on Iranian oil. Navigation had resumed in the Strait of Hormuz after the agreement, despite some incidents. US site Axios reported that Iran fired at least two missiles at commercial ships, citing two US officials, with one official indicating a second vessel sustained significant damage.
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