The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iran on June 26, 2026, after Iran attacked the commercial ship M/V Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the strikes targeted Iranian missile and drone storage locations as well as coastal radar sites. The attack on the Singapore-flagged cargo ship occurred on June 25 when it was exiting the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM stated that Iran's actions violated a ceasefire agreement and undermined freedom of navigation in the region.
President Donald Trump confirmed that Iran launched four one-way attack drones against commercial ships, with three being shot down by U.S. forces. He described the attack as a violation of the memorandum of understanding between the two countries. Following the attack, Trump indicated that the U.S. would respond with military force. CENTCOM officials stated they would continue to ensure safe passage for commercial vessels in the region and uphold the agreement with Iran. The strikes mark the first military action since the signing of the memorandum of understanding between Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.