Trump Declares U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Over After U.S. Strikes on Iran and Renewed Shipping Attacks in Strait of Hormuz

On July 7, U.S. Central Command forces began launching strikes against Iran. CENTCOM stated the action responded to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels

MIDDLE EAST — President Trump stated on July 8 that the ceasefire with Iran is over from his perspective and that continued engagement constitutes a waste of time, following U.S. Central Command strikes launched the previous day against Iranian targets in response to attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. Strikes Southern Iran, Iran Hits U.S. Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain

US Launches Strikes Against Iran In Response To Iranian Targeting Of Commercial Vessels

Three Tankers Struck in Separate Incidents in the Strait of Hormuz on July 7

CENTCOM reported more than 20 U.S. Navy warships patrolling waters across the Middle East on the same day.