Limited American-Iranian Strikes and Vance Warns Tehran

SadaNews - The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced late on Friday that it had launched strikes on Iranian territory in response to an attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to CENTCOM's statement, U.S. aircraft targeted Iranian missile and drone warehouses, in addition to coastal radar stations.

This came after Iran launched a drone attack on the commercial ship "MV Ever Lovely" flying the Singaporean flag on June 25.

CENTCOM clarified that the attack on the civilian ship is considered a violation of the ceasefire and freedom of navigation.

It added that U.S. forces continue to ensure the safety of commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and monitor compliance with agreements with Iran.

Meanwhile, the Revolutionary Guard announced early Saturday morning that it had attacked U.S. positions in the Gulf in retaliation for the American strike.

The Revolutionary Guard warned, saying, "If aggression is repeated, our response will be broader in scope."

Iranian News Agency Mehr reported from the Director of Ports in East Hormozgan that the American aggression did not cause any damage to Sirik Port.

U.S. President Donald Trump hinted on Friday at the possibility of responding to the Iranian attack with drones, saying, "You will know" when asked if there would be consequences for Tehran.

It wasn't long before Iranian media reported hearing an explosion in the city of Sirik in southern Iran, indicating that the source of the sound was not yet clear.

Trump accused Iran of attacking a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a "cynical violation" of the understanding between the two countries.

On the other hand, Iran reiterated its "right" to control maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

These developments resulted in a decrease in the number of ships that transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday compared to earlier in the week, according to ship tracking data.

Later, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance warned Iran that any new attacks would be met with "force."

Vance stated in a post on the "X" platform that Iran had signed an agreement for a ceasefire, adding that the United States had "committed to it."

He clarified that if Tehran had objections regarding the implementation of the memorandum of understanding, it could resort to diplomatic channels, but he added, "Violence will be met with violence."