Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:10pm on 27 Jun 2026,Saturday International
The United States launched military strikes on Iranian missile, drone and radar sites after blaming Tehran for a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington said the attack violated a recently agreed ceasefire and threatened international shipping. Iran denied wrongdoing, saying the vessel used an unauthorised route, and later announced retaliatory strikes on targets linked to US forces. Bahrain also reported drone attacks, while another tanker was damaged in the strait. The renewed exchange has raised fears of escalating tensions and further disruption to one of the world's most important shipping routes. (PC: BBC)
