The US has struck Iran, and Tehran has targeted American facilities in the Persian Gulf.
08-07-2026 10:13 USA Press of Diaspora
Azatutyun. The United States military has targeted 80 military objects in new strikes against Iran, accusing Tehran of attacks on commercial vessels in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz for global supply lines, while Iranian retaliatory strikes have targeted American facilities located in neighboring Kuwait and Bahrain in the Persian Gulf.
«The strikes aimed to impose a heavy cost for targeting and attacking commercial vessels with crews composed of innocent civilians in international waters,» the statement from the U.S. Central Command reads, characterizing Iran's actions as «unjustified, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.»
Iranian media have reported several explosions in southern Iran, including on Qeshm Island, in the city of Sirik, and near the strategically important port of Bandar Abbas.
The IRGC has responded to American strikes
According to Reuters, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has stated that it has launched missile and drone strikes against key American military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait. The Iranian side also claims to have shot down an American MQ-9 drone that attempted to intervene in the attack.
Officials have reported that an air alert has been declared in Bahrain and Kuwait. The Kuwaiti military has stated that air defense forces are repelling missile and drone attacks.
According to a memorandum of understanding that ended the U.S.-Iran war, commercial vessels are to pass through the strait free of charge for 60 days, but it is still unclear what will happen after the 60-day period expires. Tehran insists it has the right to charge fees from vessels using the strait for services rendered, while Washington counters that Tehran cannot do so.
Restoration of American economic pressure
In addition, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has revoked the permit for the sale of Iranian oil, restoring sanctions that were temporarily suspended by the memorandum of understanding established between the parties last month.
In an interview with «Azatutyun,» an American official emphasized that the easing of American economic sanctions is «entirely based on compliance with obligations.»
Tehran has accused Washington of ongoing violations of the framework agreement, pointing to the restoration of sanctions imposed against the sale of Iranian oil.
On July 6, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States would either reach a deal with Tehran or «bring the matter to an end,» referring to the U.S.-Israeli joint attack on Iran that began on February 28. The Iranian side characterized the U.S. president's words as «illusory,» calling for respectful dialogue with the Iranian people, «otherwise we will respond in another language.»
* This text was automatically translated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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