US Iran Conflict: The tension between America and Iran has once again reached a dangerous point. The US on Sunday launched its third military action this week against Iran following an attack on a merchant ship in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the action was taken in response to an attack by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on the Cyprus-flagged container ship M/V GFS Galaxy.

At 7:15 pm ET today, US Central Command forces began launching the third round of strikes this week against Iran after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces blatantly attacked M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cyprus-flagged container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz. A civilian crew…

— US Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 11, 2026

Ship attacked, one crew member missing

According to CENTCOM, the action started on Sunday night Indian time. In the attack, the ship caught fire and the engine room was heavily damaged, rendering it incapable of traveling further. One crew member is still reported missing. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, “Iran made a wrong decision, now it will have to pay the price.”

News of explosions in many cities of Iran

According to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, after the US strikes, loud explosions were heard in several cities including Asaluyeh, Bandar Abbas, Serik, Bandar Deir and Chabahar. Several blasts have also been confirmed at different places.

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Announcement of closing the Strait of Hormuz

Earlier on Sunday, IRGC had claimed that a ship tried to pass through the designated route without permission by switching off the tracking system and did not change course despite warnings. After this, firing was done as a warning. Along with this, Iran announced to close the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic until further orders. Iran warned that if America attacks again on the basis of this incident, then American bases in the region will be targeted.

Diplomatic efforts continue, but tension remains

America on Saturday publicly demanded Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and stop attacks on merchant ships. On the other hand, talks are going on in Muscat under the mediation of Oman and Qatar. Meanwhile, Iran has reiterated that America should first follow the old agreements related to Hormuz and oil export, only then further talks will be possible. Due to continuous attacks and retaliation, concern has increased in the global oil market.

US Iran Conflict: Tension has once again reached its peak in the Middle East. America has taken major military action against Iran after the drone attack on a merchant ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has claimed that it has carried out retaliatory air strikes on several Iranian military bases. America says that this action has been taken in response to the attack on a commercial ship.

CENTCOM said in a statement released on social media platform X that on June 26, the US military carried out retaliatory strikes against Iran. According to the statement, this action was taken in response to the attack in which a merchant ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Oman was targeted on June 25.

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— US Central Command (@CENTCOM) June 26, 2026

Missiles, drone bases and radar sites were targeted

The US military said it attacked Iran’s missile and drone storage facilities as well as coastal radar sites. According to the US, the Singapore-flagged cargo ship M/V Ever Lovely was attacked by a unilateral attack drone while it was leaving the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM said the attack by Iranian forces on the commercial vessel was completely unjustified and a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement.

Security for commercial ships will continue

CENTCOM said the US military will continue to coordinate and provide safe passage to commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. America said that its army is fully alert and deployed in the area to ensure full compliance with the agreement with Iran.

Britain also confirmed the attack on the ship

The British Army said on Thursday that a container ship was hit by a projectile near the coast of Oman. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre, no injuries were reported in this incident.

IMO stopped evacuation of ships

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has temporarily stopped the evacuation of ships stranded in the Persian Gulf. The organization said that evacuation will not be resumed until the safety of other ships is guaranteed. According to IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez, about 115 ships have left the strait in recent days, while about 500 ships are still present in the area.

Donald Trump called the attack ‘stupid’

US President Donald Trump earlier described the attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz as a senseless violation of the ceasefire agreement. Trump wrote on Truth Social that one of the four drones fired at the ship damaged its upper part, but the ship was able to continue its journey. He said that the US Army shot down the remaining three drones.

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Warned to Iran

While speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Friday, Trump was asked whether Iran would have to face any consequences after the recent drone attack. To this he said, “You will know soon.” Trump said that he did not like at all that Iran tried to attack the ship. He said, “They had sent four drones, out of which we shot down three. They should not have done this. Now you will soon know what will happen next.”

Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif has given a big statement regarding the war that has been going on between Iran and America for more than two months. He said on Saturday that after more than three months of war, America and Iran have agreed on a framework for a peace agreement. It is expected that the preliminary agreement will be signed within 24 hours.

Pakistan is preparing for electronic signature in the role of mediation. Only after this there will be technical level talks in the coming weeks. America and Iran had signaled on Friday that an agreement to end their war is very close. A senior US official said that both sides have agreed on a draft. Washington hopes that a preliminary agreement will be signed in the coming days. In such a situation, we are telling you what is included in the agreement between these two parties?

What came out of the agreement between both the parties?

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi informed on Friday that changes in the agreement are still possible. But the temporary agreement that has been reached shows that their country has emerged stronger from this conflict. He told that Iran is the winner.

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Sources from all parties involved in the talks said that in the proposed agreement, an agreement can be reached on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. There has been talk of lifting the US Navy blockade on Iranian ports. Talks on Iran’s nuclear program will take place after this. A US official told Reuters on condition of anonymity that the agreement fulfills Trump’s main goals. Brings the conversation into great shape.

In exchange for Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz, the US will start releasing Iran’s frozen assets worth billions of dollars. Will remove restrictions on its oil exports. Iran’s nuclear program will be discussed during 60 days of talks. With this agreement, Iran’s nuclear program will finally end. Its stockpile of highly enriched uranium will be destroyed and removed.

Sources said the proposals discussed possible war damages for Tehran. This also includes abandoning the US’s long-standing demands to set limits on Iran’s missile program.

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