Iran Accuses U.S. of Violating Strait of Hormuz Ceasefire with Ship and Coastal Attacks

Iran has accused the United States of breaching a ceasefire agreement after alleged military strikes targeted two vessels near the Strait of Hormuz and several civilian coastal locations. The claims were made early Friday by Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the country’s top joint military command, according to reports carried by Iranian state media.

An Iranian military spokesperson stated that U.S. forces allegedly attacked an Iranian oil tanker traveling from coastal waters near Jask toward the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials also claimed another vessel entering the strait near Fujairah, a major port city in the United Arab Emirates, was targeted during the operation.

The statement further accused the United States of conducting coordinated airstrikes on civilian areas along Iran’s southern coastline. Iranian authorities said the attacks hit locations in Bandar Khamir, Sirik, and Qeshm Island, with claims that certain regional countries cooperated in the operations. However, no official confirmation or response from Washington has been released at the time of writing.

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes, making any military escalation in the region a major concern for global energy markets and international security. Rising tensions between Iran and the United States have repeatedly threatened stability in the Gulf, especially amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts and disputes over maritime security.

Iran’s latest accusations could further increase pressure in the Middle East and spark renewed international concern over potential disruptions to oil transportation and regional peace efforts. Analysts warn that continued confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz may impact global crude oil prices and intensify diplomatic tensions between Tehran and Washington in the coming days.