Washington and Tehran have exchanged blows again despite the ceasefire.
The United States has announced new “defensive strikes” against Iran. According to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), on May 30 and 31, the U.S. forces targeted radar facilities and drone control points in the Goruk area and on Qeshm Island, according to Meduza.
Washington claims that the operation was a response to the destruction of a U.S. MQ-1 drone by Iran over international waters.
CENTCOM reported that the strikes destroyed air defense systems, a ground control point, and two strike drones that, according to the U.S., posed a threat to shipping in the region.
Following the U.S. statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly announced that a strike was made on a telecommunications tower in Hormozgan Province. In response, Iranian military officials claimed to have attacked the U.S. airbase from which the operation was allegedly conducted and destroyed the designated targets.
Despite the ceasefire regime in effect since April 7, the U.S. and Iran had already exchanged strikes at the end of May. Meanwhile, the parties continue to discuss an agreement to extend the truce and begin negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. According to Axios, the agreed draft memorandum has come into question after U.S. President Donald Trump demanded a number of changes to it.
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