US Strikes Iran After Strait of Hormuz Tanker Attacks; Iran Retaliates Against US Bases in Bahrain and Kuwait

States that strikes were conducted in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and that over 80 targets were hit with precision munitions.

“in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz”

Claims it targeted 85 US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to the US attacks and shot down a US MQ9 drone in southern Iran.

Vowed a 'crushing response' to the US attack and declared they would not allow foreign interference in the management of the Strait of Hormuz.

“crushing response”

Said the country's air defenses were confronting 'hostile' missile and drone attacks.

“hostile”

Told Reuters that US strikes targeted Iranian air defense systems, coastal surveillance systems, surface-to-air missiles, antiship cruise missiles and drone launch sites.

Was in Iraq for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and headed back to Iran after the US attacks.

Holds the US government responsible for the consequences of breaching the memorandum of understanding agreed in June.

Moved to revoke the temporary suspension of sanctions on Iranian oil, cancelling a license that allowed Iran to sell crude oil through August 21.

Called the reinstating of oil sanctions and the attacks on southern Iran 'major MoU violations' by the US.

“major MoU violations”

Reported that a Qatari tanker caught fire off the coast of Oman after being struck by an 'unknown projectile' in the Strait of Hormuz.

“unknown projectile”

States that Iran is fully prepared to defend itself against further US attacks and that threats increase the preparedness and cohesion of the Iranian nation.

“These threats will increase the preparedness and cohesion of the Iranian nation. In the event of any new aggression, Iran is fully prepared to defend itself.”

States that the US revocation of the oil sanctions waiver and military operations constitute blatant and serious violations of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, and accuses the US of repeated violations including Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

“The United States' action in revoking the waiver for the exemption of sanctions on Iran's oil sales constitutes a blatant violation of Article 10, and the subsequent military operations of this country against Iran also constitute a serious violation of Articles 1 and 2 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding”

Says it launched powerful strikes against Iran after attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Says it targeted 85 US military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for US strikes on its southern provinces.

Called on the UN Security Council to take a firm stance to stop repeated Iranian attacks, stating that 808 attacks have targeted Bahrain since the war began, killing 3 civilians and injuring 465.

Announced the start of a series of powerful strikes on Iran.

“بدأنا تنفيذ سلسلة ضربات قوية على إيران” ar

Accused the US of a clear violation of the ceasefire memorandum by revoking the suspension of sanctions on Iranian oil exports, and held the US government fully responsible for the consequences.

“الإجراء الأمريكي يشكل خرقاً للبند العاشر من مذكرة التفاهم الموقعة في 28 يونيو” ar

Wrote on X that 'The era of bullying and extortion is over' and 'We don’t fold.'

“The era of bullying and extortion is over. It leads nowhere. We don’t fold.”

Said the Qatari tanker Al Rekayyat was targeted in an 'unacceptable attack' and that Qatar holds Iran 'fully legally responsible.'

Condemned the US-Israeli airstrikes as a violation of international law and the UN Charter, and also condemned Iran's retaliatory attacks on multiple countries.

“The alternative is a potential wider conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability.”

Insisted the US military action was lawful and that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.

“Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. That principle is not a matter of politics. It’s a matter of global security. And to that end, the United States is taking lawful actions.”

Called the airstrikes a war crime and a crime against humanity, and urged the Security Council to act.

“The issue before the council is straightforward: whether any member state may, including a permanent member of this council, through the use of force, coercion or aggression, determine the political future or system of another state or impose control over its affairs.”

Condemned the US-Israeli airstrikes and demanded an immediate cessation of aggressive actions.

“We demand that the United States and Israel immediately cease their aggressive actions.”

Strongly condemned the 'brutal Iranian' attack on the Qatari tanker, calling it a 'dangerous escalation' and calling on the international community to take a firm stance.

Stated it had hit over 80 targets, including more than 60 IRGC small boats, missile launch sites, and command centres, to impose heavy costs for targeting commercial shipping in an international waterway.

“to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent individuals in an international waterway”

Said it had responded with retaliatory attacks on US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, launching missiles and drones at 85 key US military facilities including a US Navy headquarters and an air base in Kuwait.

“85 key US military facilities”

Insisted that US negotiators would continue to work in 'good faith' towards a final deal with Iran.

“good faith”

Called the US Treasury's move a breach of the memorandum and said it proved the 'bad faith, inconsistency, and unreliability' of the US government, adding Tehran will take whatever measures necessary to safeguard its national interests and security.

“bad faith, inconsistency, and unreliability”

Revoked a waiver that had temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran, which was part of the memorandum of understanding.

Reported that a tanker travelling through the strait reported a fire after an unknown projectile hit an engine room, and two other tankers reported being hit on Tuesday.

Described the US attacks as a violation of the US-Iran memorandum and warned Tehran would 'take decisive measures'.

“take decisive measures”

Said Qatar held Iran 'fully responsible' for an apparent targeted attack on the vessel Al-Rekayyat as it transited near the strait.

“fully responsible”

Said Iran had targeted the Saudi tanker Wadyan as it crossed the strait.

Described Qatar's accusations as 'contrary to the principle of good neighbourliness' and said commercial vessels using routes not coordinated with Iran face risks and disrupt Iran's efforts to facilitate safe transit.

“contrary to the principle of good neighbourliness”

Accused the US of a 'gross violation' of the Islamabad memorandum by launching attacks and revoking the oil waiver.

Dismissed Qatar's accusations as 'contrary to the principle of good neighborliness' and said commercial vessels using uncoordinated routes face risks.

Warned that negotiations for a final deal will not start if US threats continue, urging the US to 'respect your own signature.'

“Negotiations for a final deal will not start if threats continue. Respect your own signature.”

Denied that Iran targeted Kuwait International Airport, attributing the damage to a malfunctioning US Patriot missile.

Stated that the attack on the Qatari tanker is an 'unacceptable attack' on international navigation and global energy security, and that Qatar holds Iran 'fully legally responsible.'

Stated that US forces have begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway, in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

“have begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway.”

Was in Iraq for the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and left for Iran after the US strikes.

Condemned the US move as a breach of the framework agreement to end the war, said Washington would bear responsibility for the consequences, and stated Iran would take any measure necessary to safeguard its interests and national security.

Revoked a June 22 general license that allowed the sale of Iranian crude oil and petrochemical products through August 21, giving Iran until July 17 to wind down transactions.

Reported three separate attacks involving tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with no casualties.

Condemned the Iranian attack and summoned Iran's deputy ambassador in Doha over the incident.

Struck over 80 targets in Iran, including air defense systems and IRGC boats, to degrade Iran's ability to attack international commerce in the Strait of Hormuz.

“US forces struck Iranian air defense systems, command-and-control networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities, and more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats in and near the Strait (of Hormuz) to degrade Iran's ability to continue attacking international commerce flowing through the international trade corridor”

Vowed a decisive response to US aggression and stated it will not allow the US to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz.

“Iran will give a decisive response to US "aggression and terrorist attack," and will not allow the US to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz.”

Stated that more than 60 IRGC small boats were among targets hit to impose a high cost on Iran for strikes on shipping in violation of the ceasefire, calling the Iranian aggression unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire that undermines freedom of navigation.

“The unwarranted aggression by Iranian forces is a clear and dangerous violation of the ceasefire and undermines freedom of navigation”

Said it carried out a joint missile and drone operation against 85 key US military sites in Bandar Salman, Bahrain's Fifth Naval District, and Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and shot down a US MQ9 drone attempting to interfere.

Said air defenses were confronting 'hostile' missile and drone attacks.

“hostile”

Said that negotiators continued to work in good faith toward a final agreement with Iran.

Condemned the US move as a breach of the framework agreement to end the war, said Washington would bear responsibility for the consequences, and stated Iran would take any measure necessary to safeguard its interests and national security.

Revoked a June 22 general license allowing the sale of Iranian crude oil and petrochemical products through August 21, giving Iran until July 17 to wind down transactions.

Accused the US of breaching the ceasefire agreement, citing military strikes, renewed oil sanctions, violations of Iranian adjustments in the Strait of Hormuz, and Israeli attacks against Lebanon, and declared that the era of bullying and extortion is over and Iran does not fold.

“The era of bullying and extortion is over. We don't fold.”

Blamed Iran for attacking the vessels, including the Qatari LNG tanker Al Rekayyat, which reported being struck by a drone that caused a fire in its engine room.

Condemned the US strikes as a 'blatant act of aggression', threatened a 'crushing response', and warned that Tehran would not allow US interference in the management of the strait.

“blatant act of aggression”

Has repeatedly threatened to resume bombing unless Iran agrees to 'make a deal'.

“make a deal”

Said that under the terms of the interim ceasefire memorandum, negotiations on the final deal would not commence if threats continue.

“not commence if threats continue”

Stated it hit over 80 targets including more than 60 IRGC small boats to impose heavy costs and degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping, calling the Iranian aggression unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire that undermines freedom of navigation.

“The unwarranted aggression by Iranian forces is a clear and dangerous violation of the ceasefire and undermines freedom of navigation”

Said it carried out a joint missile and drone operation striking 85 key US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to US aggression, and shot down an MQ-9 drone.

“In an initial response to this aggression, the IRGC Navy and Aerospace Force carried out a joint missile and drone operation, striking 85 key US military facilities”

Told Reuters that strikes targeted Iranian air defense systems, coastal surveillance systems, surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles, and drone launch sites.

Was in Iraq to participate in Khamenei's funeral ceremonies and left for Iran after the US strikes on southern Iran.

Condemned the US move as a breach of the framework agreement to end the war, said Washington would bear responsibility for the consequences, and stated Iran would take any measure necessary to safeguard its interests and national security.

Revoked a June 22 general license allowing the sale of Iranian crude oil and petrochemical products through August 21, giving Iran until July 17 to wind down transactions.

Blamed Iran for attacking the vessels, including the Qatari LNG tanker Al Rekayyat, and summoned Iran's deputy ambassador to hand him a protest note.

Said Iranian armed forces would deliver a 'crushing response' to the 'blatant act of aggression' and warned that Tehran would not allow US interference in the management of the Strait of Hormuz.

“crushing response”

Threatened to resume bombing, stating 'We're either going to make a deal or we're going to finish the job' and that the US can knock down Iran's bridges in one hour and knock out their energy supply.

“We're either going to make a deal or we're going to finish the job …We can knock down their bridges in one hour, we can knock out their energy supply.”

Said that under the terms of the interim ceasefire memorandum, negotiations on the final deal would not commence if threats continue.

“not commence if threats continue”

Condemned the attack on the Qatari vessel 'Al-Rekayyat' as an unacceptable attack on international maritime navigation and held Iran fully legally responsible.

“The targeting of the Qatari vessel ‘Al-Rekayyat’ while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an unacceptable attack on the security and safety of international maritime navigation”

Interpreted the attacks as a clear signal from Iran that no alternative to its proposed toll system for the Strait of Hormuz will be accepted, and that tankers using the Omani corridor without registering with Iran will be punished.

“Iran is sending a clear signal that no alternative will be accepted.”

Called the strikes on Iran 'a colossal mistake' and demanded a swift vote on a war powers resolution.

“Has President Trump learned nothing from decades of U.S. meddling in Iran and forever wars in the Middle East?”

Demanded that Congress convene and vote to stop the military action.

“Congress must convene on Monday to vote to stop this.”

Welcomed Trump's move against Iran, calling it a 'historic operation' and praising Trump's determination.

“Well done, Mr. President. As I watch and monitor this historic operation, I’m in awe of President Trump’s determination to be a man of peace but at the end of the day, evil’s worst nightmare.”

Supported Trump's action, stating that Iran is facing 'the severe consequences of its evil actions.'

Announced it had begun a series of 'heavy attacks' on Iran to make the regime pay a high price for attacks on commercial ships with civilian crews in an international waterway, calling Iran's actions unfounded, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire, and later reported hitting over 80 targets including air defense systems, coastal surveillance systems, and more than 60 IRGC boats.

“heftiger Angriffe” de

Warned shortly before the start of the mourning ceremonies for Khamenei that any miscalculation would be answered with a decisive and even harder response than ever before.

“Jede Fehlkalkulation wird mit einer entschlossenen und noch härteren Antwort als je zuvor beantwortet werden” de

Stated that air defenses were engaged against 'hostile' attacks but made no statement on the origin of the missiles and drones.

“feindlichen” de

Reacted angrily to the sanctions reinstatement, stating it violates the ceasefire memorandum, holding Washington responsible for the consequences, and declaring it will take all necessary measures to protect its interests and national security.

Announced the reinstatement of recently relaxed sanctions on Iranian oil, revoking an exemption granted about two weeks earlier.

Reported that a tanker was hit by a drone and slightly damaged, and almost simultaneously reported another incident in which a tanker was hit by a projectile.

Held Iran responsible for the attack on the LNG tanker Al-Rekajat and described it as a danger to the security of international shipping and global energy supply.

Threatened a 'crushing response' after the US attacks and declared Tehran would not tolerate US interference in the administration of the Strait of Hormuz.

“vernichtende Antwort” de

Threatened Iran again, saying there would either be a deal or the US would 'finish the job', and expressed being 'very disappointed' with European allies' behavior in the Iran war during the NATO summit in Turkey.

“den Job zu Ende bringen” de

Declared that negotiations on a final agreement would not begin as long as threats continue.

Announced that air raid sirens had been triggered and urged citizens and residents to remain calm and proceed to the nearest safe place.

“Bürger und Einwohner werden aufgefordert, Ruhe zu bewahren und sich an den nächstgelegenen sicheren Ort zu begeben.” de

Called the US attacks 'absolutely necessary'.

“absolut notwendig” de

Stated it completed a round of retaliatory strikes against Iran, hitting over 80 targets including air defense systems, command and control networks, and other military infrastructure, and that its forces remain postured and prepared to hold Iran accountable for any violation of the memorandum of understanding, citing Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels as unwarranted aggression.

“unwarranted aggression”

Said it targeted 85 US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to the US strikes in southern Iran and downed a US army drone in the country's south.

Said its air defenses are confronting 'hostile' missile and drone attacks.

“hostile”

Reacted to the US strikes by blaming Washington for repeatedly violating the memorandum of understanding, issuing a serious warning about the consequences of America's breach, and stating it will take decisive measures to protect its interests and national security.

“Iran is issuing a serious warning about the consequences of America's breach of the treaty, and will take decisive measures to protect its interests and national security”

Reacted to the US strikes by listing major violations of the Memorandum of Understanding, including persistent threats of further strikes and Israeli military operations in Lebanon, and declared that the era of bullying and extortion is over and Iran does not fold.

“The era of bullying and extortion is over. It leads nowhere. We don't fold.”

Urged citizens and residents to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place after rocket sirens sounded.

“Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place”

States that US forces launched strikes to impose severe consequences for attacking merchant ships crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway, calling Iran's aggression unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.

“"La agresión demostrada por Irán fue injustificada, peligrosa y una clara violación del alto el fuego"” es

Says the license was revoked because Iran's actions in the strait were unacceptable and had to face consequences.

Condemns the decision to revoke the license, calling it a violation of the interim agreement and stating that the US government bears responsibility for the consequences of this breach of commitment.

“"el gobierno de Estados Unidos asume la responsabilidad por las consecuencias de este incumplimiento del compromiso"” es

Reports that one of the oil tankers caught fire after being hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman.

States on social media that the new US attacks violate the interim agreement.

Said that long talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a good basis for a successful final agreement to end the war.

Declares it launched the attack to impose a heavy cost for attacking merchant ships crewed by innocent people in an international waterway, calling the aggression dangerous, without motive, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.

“"para imponer un gran coste al ataque de barcos mercantes tripulados por personas inocentes en una vía marítima internacional"” es

Warns that Washington considers the attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz completely unacceptable and will retaliate, while stating that negotiations for a definitive peace agreement will continue as planned. Also insists Iran will only receive benefits if it demonstrates good behavior.

“"Irán solo recibirá beneficios si demuestra buen comportamiento. Las acciones de Irán en el estrecho son completamente inaceptables para Estados Unidos, y tendrán consecuencias. Nuestros negociadores continúan trabajando de buena fe para un acuerdo definitivo"” es

Indicates that Iran has until the 17th to complete sales that had been approved under the permit issued after the signing of the interim peace agreement.

Reports that three oil tankers were hit by projectiles in or near the strait in recent days.

Blames Tehran for attacking its tanker Wadyan and denounces the acts as an attack on the security of international navigation and the safety of global energy supplies.

“"un ataque contra la seguridad de la navegación internacional y la seguridad de los suministros globales de energía"” es

Declares Iran completely responsible for an attack on a merchant vessel named al Rekayat near Hormuz.

Announces its latest strikes against Iran are over after hitting more than 80 targets, warning Tehran it will hold it accountable for further violations of the interim deal, and states the US military remains postured and prepared to hold Iran accountable when the agreement is not adhered to or obeyed.

“"postured and prepared to hold Iran accountable when the agreement is not adhered to or obeyed"”

Claims it carried out a joint missile and drone operation against key US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, including Bandar Salman, Bahrain's Fifth Naval District, and Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and shot down a US MQ9 drone attempting to interfere.

States that the latest US strikes targeted Iranian air defence systems, coastal surveillance systems, surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles, and drone launch sites.

Warns of retaliation following Washington's strikes, stating the United States has repeatedly violated the agreed memorandum of understanding, and issues a serious warning about the consequences of America's breach of the treaty, vowing to take decisive measures to protect its interests and national security.

“"Iran is issuing a serious warning about the consequences of America's breach of the treaty, and will take decisive measures to protect its interests and national security"”

Accuses the United States of major violations of the memorandum of understanding, citing US strikes, renewed oil sanctions, threats of further attacks, alleged violations of Iran's measures in the Strait of Hormuz, and continued Israeli strikes on Lebanon, declaring that the era of bullying and extortion is over.

“"The era of bullying and extortion is over"”

Vows a crushing response after accusing the US military of targeting parts of southern Iran in a blatant act of aggression, and warns Tehran will not allow US interference in the management of the Strait of Hormuz, insisting the only safe passage is the route determined by Iran.

“"crushing response"”

Announces that air raid sirens were activated and urges citizens and residents to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.

“"Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place."”

Says the US strikes on Iran are absolutely necessary.

“"absolutely necessary"”

Invites Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit the United States on July 21.

Says that he and US President Donald Trump remain aligned on the key issues surrounding Iran, insisting the two leaders see eye to eye on how to deal with Tehran.

“"see eye to eye"”

Announces it launched a series of powerful airstrikes to impose heavy costs on Iran for targeting and attacking commercial ships carrying innocent civilian crew in an international sea lane, calling Iran's aggression unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.

“"ABD Merkez Komutanlığı güçleri, uluslararası deniz yolunda masum sivil mürettebatı taşıyan ticari gemileri hedef alıp saldırdığı için İran'a ağır bedeller ödetmek amacıyla bir dizi güçlü hava saldırısı başlattı."” tr

States that Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are unacceptable and accuses Iran of attacking commercial ships, warning the attacks will have consequences. Also says that despite rising tensions, the parties continue to work in good faith to reach a final agreement, and that the memorandum of understanding is entirely activity-based, with Iran only benefiting if it demonstrates good behavior.

“"Başkan Donald Trump ve yönetiminin defalarca belirttiği gibi, İran ile yürürlükte olan mutabakat zaptı tamamen faaliyetlere dayalıdır. İran, ancak iyi davranış sergilediği takdirde fayda sağlayacaktır"” tr

Announces the revocation of the general license authorizing the sale of Iranian oil and provides a transition period until July 17 for previously authorized transactions.

Claims 85 strikes against US bases in Gulf countries, stating its naval and air forces used missiles and drones to destroy 85 sites at important US military installations, including the Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain and Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait, as an initial response to a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement.

“"respuesta inicial"” es

Reports the interception of missiles in its airspace and notifies of several explosions without detailing their location.

Denounces that the US offensive left several wounded in the south of the country after Washington announced strikes against more than 80 targets.

Urges the population to remain calm and head to the nearest shelter after emergency sirens were activated.

States it struck more than 80 targets with precision munitions in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels, and attacked over 60 small IRGC boats to undermine Iran's ability to attack international commerce.

““alcanzado más de 80 objetivos con munición de precisión”” es

Abandons his visit to Iraq to return to Tehran following the attacks.

Denounces the US attacks as a clear violation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 17 and issues a serious warning about the consequences of non-compliance.

States the attacks were launched to impose grave consequences for attacking merchant ships crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway, and reports destroying Iranian air defense systems, radars, and over 60 small IRGC boats.

““para imponer graves consecuencias por atacar buques mercantes tripulados por civiles inocentes en una vía marítima internacional”” es

Claims its naval and aerospace forces carried out a joint operation against 85 key US military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait as an initial response to US violations of the ceasefire and the Islamabad agreement, and says a US MQ-9 drone was downed.

““respuesta inicial”” es

Announces its air defenses are confronting hostile missile and drone attacks and warns that any explosions heard are the result of air defense systems intercepting hostile attacks.

““Las defensas aéreas kuwaitíes enfrentan actualmente ataques con misiles y drones hostiles”” es

Declares the era of intimidation and extortion is over and that Iran will not surrender.

““Se acabó la era de la intimidación y la extorsión. Eso no lleva a ninguna parte. No nos rendiremos.”” es

Denounces the attack on the Qatari tanker Al Rekayyat as an unacceptable act against global energy security and holds Iran fully responsible.

Announces the activation of alert sirens.

Stated that the war risk market faced a 'volume challenge' rather than a 'pricing opportunity' and that pricing will remain elevated until variables are clarified.

“There was always and there remains sufficient capacity, with cover available for a price. That price reflects the risk. Forty-six vessels have been attacked in the region, compared with none since the Houthi ceasefire up to the present crisis. A number of variables remain unresolved, and until these are clarified, pricing is likely to remain elevated.”

Welcomed the negotiation process on the Strait of Hormuz and expressed hope for a return to the freedom of passage that existed before the US-Israeli aggression.

“Переговорный процесс, который сейчас развернулся, мы приветствуем. Надеемся, что этот переговорный процесс позволит вернуть ситуацию со свободой прохода через Ормузский пролив к тому состоянию, в котором она была до того, как Соединенные Штаты и Израиль развязали агрессию против Исламской Республики Иран.” ru

Expressed concern that new strikes by the US and Iran in the Persian Gulf threaten the prospect of a sustainable settlement.

“Новые удары Ирана и США не могут не беспокоить.” ru

Stated that the legality of the US-Israeli strikes under international law is unclear and subject to intense debate among specialists, particularly regarding the concepts of self-defense and preemptive strikes.

“En droit pur, la situation est loin d’être claire, et elle provoque déjà d’intenses débats de spécialistes.” fr

Argued that the legality of the strikes hinges on the distinction between legal 'preemptive' strikes and illegal 'preventive' strikes, and that the use of proxies by Iran complicates the legal picture.

“Ces frappes préemptives sont légales – à l’inverse des frappes dites préventives qui, elles, consistent à frapper un ennemi qui pourrait un jour devenir dangereux.” fr

Says it hit over 80 targets in the latest wave of attacks against Iran in retaliation for Iran's hit on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

Indicates it struck 85 key US military facilities in the region in response to US attacks.

Indicates that airstrikes against Iran would go on for a while, describing the latest US attacks as a punishment that will not be over for a bit.

“"won't be over for a bit"”

Revokes the general license that authorized the sale of Iranian oil.

Invites Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit the US on 21 July.

Plans to visit Israel on Wednesday in what would be his first visit since beginning his role as Pentagon chief.

Announces it has begun launching powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting commercial shipping, calling Iran's aggression unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.

““forces have begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway””

Says it launched a series of powerful strikes against Iran over attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

““series of powerful strikes””

Warns of retaliation against Washington and accuses it of repeatedly violating their deal to end the war.

Stated that US and Israeli strikes on Iran violate international law and called for an immediate halt to military actions.

“中方对当前局势深表关切，坚决反对在国际关系中使用武力，侵犯别国主权安全。当务之急是立即停止军事行动，防止战火蔓延和外溢。” zh

Explained China's vote against a UN Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, stating it did not address the root cause of the conflict and could be misused.

“安理会的行动应着眼于缓局降温，而不能给未经授权的军事行动披上合法外衣，不能给使用武力开通行证，更不能进一步激化矛盾、火上浇油，导致冲突升级。” zh

Stated that the revocation of the oil waiver signals that the ceasefire is not as solid as the oil market assumed.

“Iran's attacks on three vessels since yesterday and the revocation of the Treasury waiver on Iranian oil sales signal that the ceasefire is not as solid and durable as the oil market has chosen to assume.”

Launched airstrikes on more than 80 military targets in Iran, including Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, and Sirik, accusing Iran of attacking three commercial oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Announces it is countering hostile missile and drone attacks, clarifies that explosion sounds heard nationwide are from destroying those missiles and drones in the sky, and appeals to citizens to remain calm and follow security instructions from authorities.

Calls the US attack a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement between the two countries and warns of a devastating response.

States that Iranian air defense systems shot down a US MQ-9 drone flying over Khormuj in Bushehr province in response to US aerial incursion.

Struck 85 US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait and downed an MQ-9 drone in retaliation for US airstrikes on Iran, which it says violated the ceasefire and the Islamabad understanding.

“In the initial response to this aggression, the naval and aerospace forces of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps, in a joint missile and drone operation, struck 85 locations of important US military facilities at Salman Port, the US Fifth Fleet area in Bahrain, and Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait.”

Announced the downing of an MQ-9 drone over Bushehr province following US airstrikes.

“Following the aerial aggression by the terrorist US military in the early hours of today, an MQ-9 drone was hit and brought down by fire from the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps' air defense system over the skies of Khormuj in Bushehr province.”

Vows a crushing response to US aggression, pledges not to let American terrorism go unanswered, and asserts the only safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz is the route designated by Iran.

““It is reiterated that the only safe passage for commercial vessels and oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz is the route designated by the Islamic Republic,””

Identifies black smoke behind the Bandar Abbas fish market as the result of enemy projectiles striking the fishing pier and causing civilian fishing boats to catch fire.

““the result of enemy projectiles striking the Bandar Abbas fishing pier, causing a number of local civilian fishing boats to catch fire.””

Underscores that the Strait of Hormuz is under Iran's command, not US Central Command's.

““is under Iran's command, not the US Central Command (CENTCOM).””

Stresses that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war conditions and emphasizes its legitimate right to sovereignty over the waterway, requiring all vessels to follow Iranian-designated routes.

Warns the US that any provocative action in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with an immediate and decisive response, and stresses that traffic is conducted strictly according to Iran's arrangements.

Launched a series of powerful strikes against over 80 targets in Iran in retaliation for Iranian attacks on three commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

“a lancé dans la soirée du mardi 7 juillet une «série de frappes puissantes» contre l'Iran, « en riposte aux attaques iraniennes contre trois navires commerciaux qui transitaient par le détroit d'Ormuz »” fr

Struck 85 US military installations in Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones in retaliation for US strikes on Iran.

“En première riposte à cette agression, la Marine et la Force aérospatiale du Corps des Gardiens de la Révolution islamique (IRGC) ont mené une opération conjointe à l'aide de missiles et de drones, frappant 85 installations militaires américaines stratégiques” fr

Responding to hostile drone and missile attacks.

“Les défenses aériennes du Koweït repoussent actuellement des attaques menées par des missiles et des drones hostiles” fr

Stated that the latest US strikes on Iran were 'absolutely necessary' and that it is 'totally crucial that the United States reacts firmly'.

“Je pense qu'il est totalement crucial que les États-Unis réagissent avec fermeté” fr

Struck over 80 targets in Iran, including air defense systems and IRGC boats, to degrade Iran's ability to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, stating Iran must pay a 'high price' for its aggression.

“Die von Iran gezeigte Aggression war nicht gerechtfertigt, gefährlich und ein klarer Verstoß gegen die Waffenruhe” de

Attacked 85 important US Army installations in Kuwait and Bahrain with rockets and drones in retaliation for US strikes.

“85 wichtige US-Armeeanlagen” de

Condemned the US decision to revoke the oil license as a violation of the Islamabad Memorandum and held Washington responsible for the consequences.

Described the US attacks as 'absolutely necessary' and argued that Iran had violated the existing ceasefire.

Stated that Iran only benefits from sanctions relief when it fulfills its obligations.

Argued that increasing airstrikes and economic pressure on Iran is the only successful option for President Trump, with economic pressure being the 'key to success'.

“Trump muss die Luftangriffe verstärken und damit Iran zu besserem Verhalten zwingen. Der Schlüssel zum Erfolg ist jedoch, wie stark er Irans Wirtschaft unter Druck setzen kann.” de

Stated that Indian refiners imported a record 4.93 million barrels of crude oil per day in June, and that any increase in Iranian crude imports is unlikely as refiners are already covered.

“At this stage, we do not expect any meaningful increase in Iranian crude imports into India. Even if limited cargoes materialise, Indian refiners are already largely covered through the first half of August, leaving little immediate need for additional purchases.”

Accuses Tehran of a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement and states the strikes were designed to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway.

“"to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway"”

Reports that a Qatari tanker, Al Rekayyat, was hit near Limah, Oman, as it tried to travel south out of the strait toward the Gulf of Oman.

Calls the attack a serious and explicit violation of international law and says Qatar will hold Iran fully responsible for the act of aggression.

“"serious and explicit violation"”

Condemns Iran's targeting of the Saudi-flagged tanker Wedyan and the Qatari tanker Al Rekayyat, saying the attacks threaten international navigation and global energy supplies, and demands Iran immediately stop all actions that threaten the security of the region and the safety of international navigation and energy supplies.

“"The kingdom stresses its demand that Iran immediately stop all actions that threaten the security of the region and the safety of international navigation and energy supplies"”

Claims the memorandum left Iran alone to manage the reopening of the strait, rejects proposals from France and the UK to de-mine and secure the southern route, and argues Iran has been generous not to ask for fees but will now ask for necessary costs for providing security services.

“"For a long time we have been generous enough not to ask for anything. Providing security is costly, and Iran and Oman have been doing that for a long time. So from now on we're going to ask for necessary costs when we provide related services, including securing the safe passage"”

Warns Iran it will bear full legal responsibility after three tankers, including a Qatari LNG vessel, were struck within hours in the strait.

Blames the US for the incident, saying Washington's efforts to open up new routes through the strait constitute a breach of the memorandum of understanding, and claims the memorandum leaves it, in consultation with Oman, to manage the reopening of the strait.

Insist Iran has a right to impose fees on all ships using the strait, arguing that securing the strait for safe passage is itself a service, and reject a proposal from Oman to build a new authority for the strait.

“"Securing the strait for navigation for safe passage is itself a service"”

Sends a mayday call reporting being hit by a drone on the port side near the engine room.

“"We're being hit by a drone top of port side near engine room."”

States that Iran's attacks on three commercial vessels were unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.

““Iran’s demonstrated aggression was unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire,””

Claims to have targeted 85 US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation.

Says air defences were confronting hostile missile and drone attacks.

“air defences were confronting “hostile” missile and drone attacks”

Accuses the US of repeated violations of the MOU and warns of decisive measures in response.

Cites US interference in the Strait of Hormuz, Israeli attacks in Lebanon, strikes on southern Iran, and the revocation of the oil sanctions waiver as US violations of the MOU.

Calls the attack on the Qatari tanker a serious and explicit violation of international law and holds Iran fully responsible.

““serious and explicit violation” of international law”

Signed off on the strikes while attending the NATO summit in Turkey.

Backs the US attacks, stating it is crucial for the US to forcefully react when Iran violates the ceasefire.

““When you have a ceasefire and Iran is basically violating the ceasefire, I think it is totally crucial that the U.S. forcefully react.””

Says Washington's efforts to open new shipping routes through the strait breach the MOU, which it interprets as leaving it to manage the reopening of the strait.

Say the vague wording of the MOU has left both sides interpreting the agreement differently, threatening the ceasefire.

Completed a strike on over 80 targets in Iran with precision-guided weapons in response to Iranian attacks on commercial ships, targeting air defense systems, command networks, and IRGC boats.

“Các lực lượng thuộc Bộ tư lệnh Trung tâm (CENTCOM) đã hoàn tất đợt tập kích nhằm vào Iran đêm 7/7 (rạng sáng nay giờ Hà Nội), đánh trúng hơn 80 mục tiêu bằng vũ khí dẫn đường chính xác. Đây là phản ứng tức thời đối với các vụ tấn công mới nhất của Iran nhắm vào tàu thương mại đi qua eo biển Hormuz” vi

Accused Washington of violating the terms of the memorandum between the two countries and warned that Iran will take 'decisive action' to protect its national interests and security.

“sẽ có những hành động quyết liệt” vi

Reiterated that the only safe route for ships through the Strait of Hormuz is the one designated by Iran and that Tehran will not allow Washington to interfere in the strait's management.

“là luồng do Iran quy định” vi

Stated that only ships using its designated maritime route may pass through the Strait of Hormuz and that all ships must coordinate with Iran before moving.

“nhấn mạnh mọi tàu phải phối hợp với Iran trước khi di chuyển” vi