The United States has launched a fifth wave of strikes against Iran, hitting the port city of Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks mark a major escalation following the collapse of a ceasefire agreement signed three weeks ago.
The June 17th memorandum was intended to halt hostilities temporarily. It broke down after Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the U.S. retaliation. President Trump declared the ceasefire was "over."
Centcom confirmed the strikes were a direct response to Iran's targeting of shipping routes. Formal peace negotiations have stalled, though technical discussions continue. The renewed conflict is increasing market volatility and raising questions about the stability of the Iranian regime.