Key facts
- Iran attacked a Singapore-flagged container ship near the Strait of Hormuz.
- The U.S. conducted retaliatory strikes on Iranian missile and drone storage sites and radar installations.
- President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran, threatening military action.
- Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones at U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
- Bahrain reported an Iranian drone attack on its territory.
Weeks after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement aimed at restoring stability in the Strait of Hormuz, both nations are trading military strikes, raising fears the fragile truce is unraveling. The latest escalation began Thursday when Iran attacked a Singapore-flagged container ship, an incident U.S. President Donald Trump described as a "foolish violation" of the agreement.
In response, the United States launched retaliatory strikes on Friday against Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar installations, stating the targets were linked to attacks on international shipping. Trump announced further U.S. strikes on Saturday, accusing Tehran of violating the ceasefire again and warning that the U.S. might be forced to "militarily complete the job that we very successfully started," implying the end of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Iran confirmed it launched ballistic missiles and drones at eight infrastructure targets at U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. A U.S. official stated a small number of drones were detected but failed to reach their intended targets, with no American casualties or major damage reported. U.S. Central Command confirmed additional strikes against Iranian military positions, describing them as a direct response to continued Iranian aggression. Bahrain condemned an Iranian drone attack on its territory, calling it a violation of sovereignty and a threat to its citizens.
The renewed violence also raises concerns about the Lebanon front, with Israeli airstrikes hitting a southern town. The U.S.-Iran agreement, intended to restore commercial shipping and create space for wider negotiations, now faces its most serious test.