Iran war live: US strikes Iran after attack on vessel in Strait of Hormuz

LR Lyndal Rowlands,Zsombor PeterAl JazeeraFiled 2026-06-27 · 00:00 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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The United States conducted strikes on Iran in response to an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that it targeted US military locations in the region. The IRGC claims its actions were in retaliation for what it describes as the Trump administration's latest attack on Iran. The article also mentions a diplomatic effort by US Secretary of State Rubio to reassure Gulf allies regarding Iran.

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The article is a live update on the developing situation.

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US Secretary of State reassures GCC allies on Iran.

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The United States has carried out strikes on Iran in response to an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran’s IRGC says it targeted US military locations in retaliation for a US attack.

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Live updates, Iran’s IRGC says it targeted US military in region after Trump administration launched attack on the country.Video Duration 06 minutes 20 seconds 06:20Rubio's diplomatic push in the Gulf: US secretary of state reassures GCC allies on IranPublished On 27 Jun 2026 The United States has carried out strikes on Iran in what it says is a response to an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it targeted locations in the region where US forces are deployed in retaliation for the Trump administration’s latest attack.

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