Iran denounces new US attacks in Sirik and Qeshm

Tehran, Jun 28 (Prensa Latina) Iranian state television reported on explosions in the city of Sirik and on Qeshm Island, in southern Iran, near the strategic Strait of Hormuz According to the official channel, citing military sources, the detonations in Sirik were due to an attack on a communications tower in the village of Taheravi, while on Qeshm Island, the town of Masin was allegedly targeted in an attack attributed to the United States.

June 28, 2026
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In a statement, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed air operations during the ear morning against 10 Iranian military targets in the region, in response, according to its version, to a drone attack against the oil tanker M/T Kiku.

In retaliation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced attacks against eight US military installations in the region, including the Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait and the Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, according to the Iranian news agency Tasnim.

The escalation comes amid growing tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy trade.

In June, Iran and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that stipulated a cessation of hostilities and the reopening of the strait to international maritime traffic, although recent incidents have called into question the stability of the agreement.

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