President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday that US aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar sites, saying the action was in response to repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement. He warned that if Iran continued to violate the ceasefire there could be further military action, and suggested that tensions could reach the point where the Islamic State would cease to exist.In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “United States aircraft again strike Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites in violation of the cease-fire agreement! It is quite possible that they will never learn! There may come a point when we will no longer be able to be rational, and will be forced to finish the job we successfully started militarily. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will cease to exist! President DJT”
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His comments came shortly after the US launched another round of military strikes against Iran, following Washington’s accusation that Tehran had violated the ceasefire for the second consecutive day by attacking a commercial oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz.According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), the latest strikes were ordered by the Commander in Chief and targeted Iranian military infrastructure associated with maritime attacks, including surveillance systems, communications networks, air defense sites, drone storage facilities and minelayer capabilities.CENTCOM said the action was a direct response to ongoing Iranian aggression against commercial shipping, including an attack on the Panama-flagged tanker M/T Kikuyu, which was attacked by a one-sided attack drone while in transit near the strategic waterway.“US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces, at the direction of the Commander in Chief, conducted additional strikes against multiple targets in Iran on June 27,” it said.The military said commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would be unaffected and said U.S. forces remain “alert, lethal, and ready.”
Second retaliation in two days
The latest exchange marks the second consecutive day of US military retaliation against Iran despite an interim ceasefire aimed at ending months of conflict.US forces on Friday struck Iranian missile and drone facilities after Tehran reportedly attacked the Singapore-flagged cargo ship M/V Ever Lovely as it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump accused Iran of “stupid violations” of the ceasefire agreement.Speaking at the White House before Saturday’s attacks, Trump warned that Iran would face consequences if it violated the ceasefire.“You’ll find out. I don’t like the fact that they opened fire yesterday… a very expensive ship got hit a bit. They shouldn’t have done that.”
Shipping stress continues
According to ship-tracking data, the M/T Kiku departed from Qatar’s oil fields earlier this week and was headed to a port in the United Arab Emirates after using a shipping route established near Oman’s coastline instead of the Iran-approved corridor.A multinational maritime body overseen by the US Navy later announced that the Omani route would be expanded to allow both inbound and outbound commercial traffic, a move that could further escalate tensions with Tehran, which insists that ships must follow routes authorized by Iran.The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most important energy corridors, carrying a significant share of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas exports.
ceasefire under tension
The latest attacks come as Washington and Tehran continue talks under a 60-day memorandum of understanding aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement covering maritime security, freedom of navigation and Iran’s nuclear program.US Vice President JD Vance had earlier urged Iran to resolve disagreements through talks, warning that any violence would invite a military response.Iranian state television reported explosions in areas north of the Strait of Hormuz, while officials continued to insist that navigation through the strategic waterway would remain subject to Iranian regulations.The renewed exchanges have raised concerns that the fragile ceasefire could unravel despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure a permanent agreement.
‘Prepare for a long, endless night’: Iran warns US after latest attacks
Ibrahim Alfikar, a spokesman for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia central headquarters, warned in a series of posts on Twitter that Tehran’s response would be “pragmatic” and accused Washington of crossing “all limits.”“You targeted sovereignty, so expect a pragmatic response that will change the equation. You guessed wrong, and our patience ran out… so be prepared for a long, endless night. You have crossed all limits, and our decision is not just a conversation; The coming hours will speak of our strength,” he wrote.The latest increase also drew a strong reaction from Bahrain.Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry accused Iran of launching multiple drones into its territory early Saturday, calling the attack a “gross violation” of the country’s sovereignty and warning that it threatened ongoing efforts to maintain regional peace and stability.