US and Iran trade strikes around strait of Hormuz as ceasefire is violated again
Jul 08, 2026
Ceasefire appears close to unravelling after three commercial vessels are hit and two militaries target each otherMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIran accused the US of violating the agreement aimed at ending the war between the two countries and Donald Trump said he thought the ceasefire
was over, after the US military launched strikes around the strait of Hormuz and revoked a temporary sanctions waiver for Tehran to export oil.Speaking at the Nato summit in Turkey, Trump said: “They can talk, but I think they’re wasting their time.” He added: “They’re a bunch of liars … They’re liars, they’re cheaters, they’re sick people.” Continue reading... ...read more read less