Middle East War: US strikes Iran after Trump says ceasefire was violated
Key takeaways
- Issued on: 26/06/2026 - 23:39Modified: 27/06/2026 - 00:13
- The British military said Thursday that a vessel was hit by a projectile off Oman.
- Hezbollah supporters took to the streets of Beirut late Friday in protest at an agreement announced between Israel and Lebanon hours earlier, state media and an AFP correspondent said.
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Issued on: 26/06/2026 - 23:39Modified: 27/06/2026 - 00:13
By: FRANCE 24 Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 22, 2026 © REUTERS The US struck Iran on Friday to respond to a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a provocation that US President Donald Trump said violated the ceasefire. The British military said Thursday that a vessel was hit by a projectile off Oman. This comes at a fragile time for the US and Iranian negotiations over interim peace deal. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Hezbollah supporters took to the streets of Beirut late Friday in protest at an agreement announced between Israel and Lebanon hours earlier, state media and an AFP correspondent said.