Iran’s Foreign Ministry has accused the United States of breaching a memorandum of understanding signed last month and violating international law through its latest military actions. In a statement issued within the past 24 hours, Tehran described the U.S. operations as a clear violation of the United Nations Charter. The ministry said the attacks targeted Iran’s transport infrastructure, commercial shipping, cargo vessels, and aviation facilities, undermining the ceasefire agreement reached only 25 days earlier.

Tehran further alleged that the United States disrupted Iran’s established measures in the Strait of Hormuz, causing interruptions to international maritime trade and increasing insecurity in the vital waterway. The ministry also claimed that Washington used the territories and facilities of Gulf countries to prepare for the attacks. Iran warned neighboring states not to allow their land, airspace, or infrastructure to be used for any military operations against it.

While asserting that it does not seek renewed conflict, Iran’s armed forces cautioned that any location used to launch attacks on Iran would be considered a legitimate target for defensive action.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has called for legislation ensuring a “firm and final” response to any assassination attempt or attack targeting the country’s supreme leader or senior military and state officials. In a post on social media platform X, he stated that Iran’s parliament or the Expediency Council should pass a law specifying in advance the type of reaction to such incidents.

Gharibabadi emphasized that this initiative would align with Iran’s existing policy of responding strongly to military aggression. He argued that the nature of Iran’s response should be legally predetermined rather than decided after an attack occurs.

He reiterated that no action against Iran should go unanswered, underscoring the government’s stance on deterrence and national defense.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for destroying a US HIMARS missile launcher stationed in Kuwait through what it described as a precision drone operation. According to a statement published by Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency, the IRGC said the destroyed systems were surface-to-surface missile launchers and pods allegedly prepared for attacks against Iran. The statement also claimed that three US officials were killed and several others injured in the strike.

The IRGC further asserted that the United States had used short-range HIMARS missiles in recent attacks on Iran’s southern coastal areas during joint US-Israel military operations that began in February. However, there has been no immediate comment from US or Kuwaiti authorities regarding Iran’s claims.

Earlier, Kuwait reported attacks on three northern border posts and an offshore drilling platform operated by Kuwait Oil Company, which caused infrastructure damage and injured one worker. Kuwait did not attribute responsibility for those incidents.

An Iranian media outlet has clarified the identity of a masked man seen at the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which had sparked widespread speculation on social media. Many believed the man was Mojtaba Khamenei, the current Supreme Leader and son of the late Ayatollah, attending the ceremony in disguise. However, London-based Iran International reported that the individual was actually Mohammad Javed Khamenei, the youngest grandson of Ali Khamenei.

According to the report, Mohammad Javed is the son of Mostafa Khamenei, Ali Khamenei’s eldest son. He was reportedly injured in a February 28 attack by the United States and Israel that killed Ali Khamenei and several family members, while Mojtaba and others were wounded. Iran International stated that Javed wore a black mask and cap at the funeral to cover facial burns sustained in the attack.

Following Ali Khamenei’s death, Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, reportedly aided by his close ties with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. He has not yet appeared publicly but issued a written message on state television calling for revenge against those responsible for the killings.

An Iranian media outlet has published images of 13 foreign leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump and several European heads of government, identifying them as potential targets in retaliation for the assassination of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The online infographic appeared on the conservative-leaning Hamshahri website following a renewed vow by current Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to avenge his father’s death.

In a statement on Saturday, Mojtaba Khamenei said that seeking revenge was a firm national commitment and claimed that those listed would not die naturally, though he did not name anyone directly. The infographic, which included leaders from the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Germany, was not featured in Hamshahri’s print edition. It remains unclear whether the publication had official approval from Iran’s top leadership, though the outlet is known to be close to Tehran’s ruling establishment.

According to AFP, Iran has previously accused several European countries of aiding the United States during recent conflicts by allowing use of their territory and airspace, prompting Tehran to label them as Washington’s partners.

Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing measures under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ensuring the security and navigation of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview with the state news agency IRNA, Brigadier General Mohammad Akrami Nia, spokesperson for Iran’s armed forces, called on the United States to refrain from interference and to comply with the terms of the agreement.

Akrami Nia accused the US, particularly under President Donald Trump, of repeatedly violating international agreements, citing Washington’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal as an example. He alleged that the US is attempting to establish an “illegal corridor” south of the Strait, contrary to the MoU, and warned that unilateral American actions threaten regional stability. He emphasized that Iran, in coordination with Oman, manages navigation and transit in the area based on mutual understanding.

The Iranian military spokesman cautioned that any action against Iran’s islands, coasts, or military sites would face a “severe and extensive” response. He added that US activities endanger even its own allies’ security and noted that Iran continues to strengthen its defense readiness following the ceasefire and MoU implementation.

The United States carried out another round of early-morning airstrikes on Iran on Sunday, targeting military sites near the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said the operation, authorized by President Donald Trump, aimed to degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian and commercial vessels transiting the strategic waterway. Iranian state media reported explosions in Sirik, Qeshm Island, Jask, and areas west of Bandar Abbas, though local authorities said no civilian casualties had been reported.

The strikes mark the latest escalation in hostilities that resumed on July 7, despite a memorandum of understanding signed last month to halt fighting. The US said it struck about 140 Iranian military targets on Saturday, including drone, missile, and naval facilities, after Iran allegedly attacked a Cyprus-registered ship. Iran has responded with counterattacks on US bases across the Middle East, while asserting its sovereignty over the strait. The Trump administration considers Iran’s drone strikes a violation of the ceasefire agreement.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both sides to exercise restraint and resume negotiations, warning that continued escalation could endanger regional stability and leave thousands of seafarers stranded in the waterway.

Harlan Ullman, chairman of the strategic consultancy The Kilwynn Group and a former U.S. naval officer, told Al Jazeera that Iran’s influence over the Strait of Hormuz has placed the United States in a difficult strategic position. He questioned the clarity of Washington’s objectives in the ongoing conflict, noting that despite its superior military power, the U.S. faces major challenges in converting that strength into strategic success.

According to Ullman, Iran’s ability to threaten closure of the Strait of Hormuz or attacks on neighboring Gulf states gives it a comparative advantage. He argued that the U.S. has few effective options beyond airstrikes, which have not produced favorable outcomes for either side.

Ullman warned that the conflict could escalate into a wider regional war and that the global economy is not prepared to absorb the shock. He emphasized that about 20 percent of the world’s energy supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and any prolonged disruption could have severe economic consequences worldwide.

Iran has carried out drone and missile attacks on US military bases in six Middle Eastern countries in retaliation for earlier US strikes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that it targeted facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, and Oman, while the United Arab Emirates claimed to have intercepted Iranian projectiles. According to the IRGC, the strikes destroyed a maintenance and repair center and a command-and-control facility at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base.

Iranian state media reported that the IRGC also attacked a supply center and refueling platform used by a US aircraft carrier at Oman’s Duqm port. The Iranian army said it hit a Patriot air defense system, an ammunition depot, and a radar site in Kuwait, as well as communication and radar installations in Bahrain. The IRGC further announced the seizure of another vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and warned that continued US-Israeli aggression would provoke stronger responses.

The report cited Al Jazeera and Middle East Eye as sources, and noted that Kuwait and Saudi Arabia condemned Iran’s retaliatory attacks, while Pakistan urged both the US and Iran to resolve the crisis diplomatically.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it launched multiple ballistic missile strikes on a US military installation at Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan. According to the IRGC, the attacks destroyed the base’s command center, infrastructure, and an MQ-9 Reaper drone hangar. The strikes took place on Sunday as a retaliatory move following US air attacks on Iran’s southern coastal bases and telecommunications towers.

In a statement, the IRGC described the operation as a “firm response” to what it called US aggression. The group also claimed to have intercepted several ships attempting to enter Iranian waters through unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz before the US carried out its airstrikes. The statement accused the United States of imposing its will on Oman and warned that continued US aggression would be met with even harsher retaliation.

The report cited Iranian state-linked media and Al Jazeera as sources for the announcement and subsequent warnings.

Iran has accused several Middle Eastern countries of assisting the United States in ongoing military operations. According to Tehran, the US is using bases located in Gulf nations to launch attacks on Iranian territory. Iran reiterated that it would retaliate against any assaults originating from American bases in the region.

Tehran criticized Gulf states for allowing the establishment of US military bases and granting access to their airspace, which Iran claims has enabled attacks causing civilian casualties. Iranian officials insisted that their own strikes do not target civilians or civilian areas but focus on the sources of attacks against Iran.

In response, Gulf countries have denied taking sides in the conflict, stating that the US bases on their soil are part of bilateral defense agreements intended to safeguard their national security.

The United States carried out a third round of airstrikes on Iran late Saturday, targeting around 140 military sites across the country. According to a report by Al Jazeera, the strikes followed the signing of a memorandum of understanding and were conducted under the direction of President Donald Trump. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation aimed to hold Iranian forces accountable for a recent attack on a Cyprus-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

CENTCOM stated that the targets included missile and drone bases, naval assets, ammunition depots, communication networks, and coastal surveillance centers. The command added that the campaign sought to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten civilian and commercial ships navigating the strait. Over the past week, three rounds of strikes have hit more than 300 targets. CENTCOM also reported assisting over 800 commercial vessels carrying 400 million barrels of oil through the strait since early May.

The ongoing US-Iran conflict has destabilized the Gulf region, driving up global fuel prices and inflation. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared the strait closed until US intervention ends, warning of further retaliation if attacked again.

Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned the United States that the era of unilateral agreements is over. In a post on social media platform X, Ghalibaf stated that Iran had previously urged adherence to commitments, warning that failure to do so would have consequences. His message was accompanied by an image of Article 5 of a memorandum of understanding, which referenced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran would take necessary measures.

The statement comes amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran over control and management of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Disagreements on this issue have reportedly led to recent attacks and heightened regional friction.

According to the source, the dispute underscores the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and reflects Iran’s assertion of a stronger position in regional maritime affairs.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has attacked and halted another vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement released on July 12, 2026. The IRGC warned that if aggression by the United States and Israel continues, Iran will take more destructive measures. The incident follows an earlier attack on a Cyprus-flagged container ship named MV GFS Galaxy, which was also targeted by the IRGC while crossing the same strategic waterway.

Reports indicate that the crew of one of the attacked container ships abandoned the vessel and took refuge in a rescue boat. Iran stated that it fired warning shots at a ship moving through unauthorized routes and subsequently closed the vital Strait of Hormuz. The country also issued a warning of a “strong response” to any further provocations.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical maritime route for global oil transport, and the latest escalation adds to regional tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has accused the United States of trying to impose its will on Oman. In a statement issued amid ongoing attacks, the IRGC claimed that Washington attempted to send several ships through a southern route of the Strait of Hormuz, but the effort was thwarted by Iran’s navy through what it described as a firm and decisive response.

According to the statement, the United States subsequently launched strikes on several coastal bases and telecommunications towers along Iran’s southern coast. The IRGC said it responded with a “devastating reply” to what it called American aggression, identifying its attack on Jordan’s Prince Hassan Air Base as part of that retaliation. The force described this as the first phase of its response and warned that further, harsher actions would follow if U.S. aggression continued.

The report also noted that Pakistan urged both the United States and Iran to resolve the crisis diplomatically, while Kuwait and Saudi Arabia condemned Iran’s retaliatory attack.