U.S. Military Conducts Airstrikes on Iranian Targets in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on Iranian military targets in the Strait of Hormuz on July 7, 2026, in response to recent Iranian attacks on commercial vessels. The airstrikes targeted Iranian air defense systems, coastal surveillance systems, surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship cruise missile sites, drone launch sites, and port facilities. Iranian state media reported explosions in the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik, as well as on Qeshm Island. The Iranian attacks occurred on July 6 and 7, disrupting a temporary ceasefire established by a memorandum of understanding signed by President Trump in June, which aimed to ensure safe passage through the strait and initiate nuclear negotiations. Additionally, the U.S. Treasury Department announced the revocation of sanctions waivers that permitted Iran to sell oil, a move condemned by Iran's foreign ministry as a breach of the memorandum. CENTCOM stated that the airstrikes were intended to impose significant costs on Iran for its actions against commercial shipping.