US and Iran exchange retaliatory strikes after ceasefire ends
By The BriefBrief
The US and Iran carried out expansive attacks after the April ceasefire was declared over, with Iran targeting Gulf vessels and the US striking Iranian military targets.
WHO:United States and Iran
WHAT:The US and Iran launched retaliatory strikes against each other, including Iran attacks on commercial vessels and US strikes on Iranian military targets.
WHEN:Jul 13, 2026 at 8:12 AM ET
WHERE:Gulf of Oman
WHY:The attacks followed the ceasefire being declared over and subsequent tit-for-tat attacks, including Iran’s July 6 strikes on commercial vessels and the US’s retaliatory strikes the next day.
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