On Friday, the US and Iran accused each other of breaking a fragile ceasefire after clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington said it struck Iranian military targets following an attack on US destroyers, while Tehran claimed US forces attacked first, raising fears of renewed escalation in the region. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
12 thoughts on “Middle East war live: US and Iran accuse each other of ceasefire violations in Strait of Hormuz”
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The US says they retaliated after their destroyers were attacked, but I’m skeptical—there’s always more to the story. Why would Iran strike first when they know the US has way more firepower?
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Both sides pointing fingers again. Remember the tanker attacks last year? Seems like the Strait of Hormuz is always a powder keg. I hope this ceasefire isn’t completely dead.
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Displacement numbers are reaching crisis levels and it’s only getting worse. (0fc170)
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If the US really did strike Iranian military targets, that’s a huge escalation. We’re one miscalculation away from a full-blown war. Diplomacy needs to kick in fast.
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The amount of disinformation surrounding this is staggering. (a3788c)
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Tehran claiming US forces attacked first is classic blame-shifting. But without independent verification, who knows the truth? Either way, the whole region is on edge.
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Displacement numbers are reaching crisis levels and it’s only getting worse. (2eb565)
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Children growing up in conflict zones never stand a fair chance. (64c318)
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I just want to know if oil shipments are affected. Every time something happens in the Strait of Hormuz, gas prices spike. This is getting exhausting.
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What exactly is the endgame here? Nobody seems to have a clear answer. (4ab523)
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Diplomatic channels appear to be completely exhausted at this stage. (564645)
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Nothing justifies the targeting of hospitals and schools. (c0f971)
Trump says the ceasefire is holding, but Iran-backed Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities last week prove otherwise. How can a deal work when the other side keeps bombing?
Interesting that Trump insists the ceasefire is intact while his own Pentagon reported a drone strike on a US base in Iraq just yesterday. Someone’s not telling the full story.
The article mentions Iran’s foreign minister denied involvement, but the Houthis themselves claimed responsibility for the attacks. It’s hard to believe Tehran has no control over them.
If the ceasefire is really ‘in place’ as Trump claims, then why did the UN special envoy for Yemen say both sides are violating it daily? We need independent verification.
At what point does the international community step in more forcefully? (ec0bfd)
I think Trump is trying to project stability ahead of the 2024 election, but ignoring the Houthi missile strikes on Saudi Aramco facilities just makes the US look naive.
This has all the hallmarks of a protracted stalemate with no off ramp. (ad8214)
There is no military shortcut to peace, only political will can get us there. (1264a0)
The human cost is measured not just in casualties but in broken communities. (4191ef)
Both sides are guilty of atrocities and neither wants to admit it. (e465ae)
Children growing up in conflict zones never stand a fair chance. (a7f592)
Independent journalists are essential but increasingly unable to operate safely. (e27a94)
The arms trade keeps fuelling conflicts like this across the globe. (74378a)