U.S. Conducts Airstrikes Against Iran Following Drone Attacks on Cargo Ship

On June 26, 2026, the United States launched airstrikes against Iran in response to drone attacks on the M/V Ever Lovely, a Singapore-flagged cargo ship, in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command reported that the strikes targeted Iranian missile and drone storage locations as well as coastal radar sites. President Donald Trump stated that Iran's actions constituted a violation of a ceasefire agreement. According to Trump, Iran fired at least four drones at vessels in the Strait, with one drone hitting the cargo ship's upper deck. The U.S. intercepted the other three drones. The ceasefire agreement, signed the previous week, aimed to ensure safe passage for commercial vessels in the Strait, a crucial waterway for global oil transport. The International Maritime Organization had coordinated alternative routes for ships to avoid Iranian waters. Evergreen Marine, the owner of the damaged cargo ship, confirmed that there were no injuries and that the vessel remained seaworthy after the incident.