US resumes airstrikes on Iran
US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated on Tuesday, July 07 that the US has launched multiple strikes against Iran in response to attacks on commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
In a post shared on X, US Central Command stated that the military action aimed to exact a heavy price from Iran for its attacks on commercial shipping in an international waterway. US Central Command said, “US Central Command forces have launched multiple major strikes against Iran to ensure it pays a heavy price for targeting and attacking commercial shipping carrying innocent civilians in an international waterway.” According to US Central Command, these strikes occurred after Iran targeted three commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The post stated, “The US is conducting retaliatory strikes because Iran attacked three commercial vessels that were passing through the Strait of Hormuz.” Additionally, US Central Command accused Iran of violating a ceasefire and endangering maritime security. It further noted, “The attack carried out by Iran was unprovoked, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.”
U.S. Central Command forces have begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway. The U.S. strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three…
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 7, 2026
Meanwhile, Al Jazeera reported that Iran’s Foreign Ministry has accused the US of violating Article 10 of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by revoking waivers on temporary bans targeting Iranian oil sales.
In a statement, the ministry condemned the US Treasury Department’s decision, describing it as a clear violation of the memorandum signed on June 18. According to the report, the ministry stated that this move—taken less than 20 days after the agreement was signed—demonstrates bad faith and shows that the US administration cannot be trusted.
The report further noted that the ministry accused Washington of repeatedly violating the terms of the MoU, both directly and indirectly, through Israeli actions against Lebanon. According to Al Jazeera, the US military strikes occurred shortly after Washington revoked waivers on the ban on Iranian oil. This has intensified pressure on Tehran as both sides continue negotiations aimed at a definitive resolution to the conflict.
According to reports, the US Treasury Department had earlier—on Tuesday—revoked a license issued in June that permitted Iran to produce, sell, and deliver crude oil and related products until August 21.
