Pakistan, June 27 -- The United States launched airstrikes on Iranian military sites after accusing Tehran of attacking a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington said the operation responded to what it called a ceasefire violation and a threat to maritime security. The strikes have renewed tensions despite a recently announced peace agreement.

US Central Command said American aircraft targeted Iranian missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar sites on Friday. According to CENTCOM, the operation followed an Iranian one-way drone attack on the Singapore-flagged cargo ship M/V Ever Lovely on June 25. The military said the vessel was exiting the Strait of Hormuz along Oman's coast when it came under attack.

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