Middle East War: US and Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Mideast ceasefire

The United States conducted military strikes against Iran on June 26 in response to an Iranian attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions amid reports of potential peace talks resuming. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy subsequently warned vessels to use only authorized shipping routes through the strategic waterway, threatening enforcement action against unauthorized transit. The strikes and Iranian warnings underscore deepening military friction in the Middle East despite diplomatic discussions reportedly scheduled for the coming week.