On May 7, 2026, the United States launched strikes against Iran, escalating ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US government claims that Iran's actions constituted unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping, thereby breaching a previously established ceasefire.
Iran's military has responded by asserting that the US violated the ceasefire with these attacks, further complicating the already strained relations between the two nations.
Updates
Update at 22:31 UTC on 2026-05-26
France 24 reported Iran accused the United States on Tuesday of breaching a fragile ceasefire with strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, threatening efforts to end nearly seven weeks of conflict. Washington said the attacks were defensive, targeting missile site.
Sources: France 24
Update at 20:56 UTC on 2026-06-26
Financial Times reported Washington says ‘unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping’ violated ceasefire between adversaries.
Sources: Financial Times