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The Wall Street Journal, citing a US official: US forces shot down two drones targeting commercial vessels.

The Wall Street Journal, citing a US official: An Iranian drone struck an oil tanker carrying two million barrels of crude near the Strait of Hormuz.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem called the Israel–Lebanon framework signed in Washington "null" and said it should be replaced by the US–Iran memorandum of understanding

Pakistani Prime Minister: The regional situation has proven the importance of maritime security to the global economy and supply chains.

Iran's Mehr News Agency quoted the director of East Hormozgan ports as saying: "No damage was inflicted on Sirik port as a result of the American aggression."

The New York Times, citing a US official, reported that six F-35 and F-16 fighter jets conducted raids lasting approximately 90 minutes on four Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz and Qeshm Island.

The naval branch of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it responded to what it called a US "violation of commitments" by targeting "US Army deployment sites in the region." In a statement, it said the response followed a US airstrike on Iran, which it described as a breach of a ceasefire and international arrangements related to the Strait of Hormuz. "According to Article 5 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, arrangements for controlling transit and movement in the Strait of Hormuz are under the responsibility of the Islamic Republic of Iran. However, the United States, by inciting various parties, sought to violate this commitment, and an appropriate response was given, and it will be the same going forward. In the event of a repeated act of aggression, our response will be broader than this," the statement added

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted strikes against Iran, June 26, as a powerful response to yesterday’s attack on a commercial ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites after Iran hit M/V Ever Lovely on June 25 with a one-way attack drone. The Singapore-flagged cargo ship was exiting the Strait of Hormuz along the Omani coast at the time of Iran’s attack.

Trump says Iran's slain Supreme Leader "Khamenei and all of the people in Iran were happy about" the US killing of Qassem Soleimani "because they were afraid of him too"

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Araqchi briefed his British counterpart in a phone call on the latest developments in the negotiations with America and the implementation of the understandings.

Deputy Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: We cannot guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz if it is through obscure arrangements or alternative routes. All ships must coordinate with Iran

Trump says the Iranian attack on ships transiting Hormuz is a violation of the ceasefire. Here is his Truth Social post: The Islamic Republic of Iran shot at least four One Way Attack Drones at Ships transversing the Strait of Hormuz. One of the Drones solidly hit the upper deck of a large and very expensive Cargo Carrying Ship. Damage was done, but the Ship was able to proceed on its way. We knocked down three other Drones. Obviously, this is a foolish violation of our Ceasefire Agreement

Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization: Most ships use the northern route controlled by the IMO through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran and the United States have established a direct communication line to prevent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz that could lead to military confrontation. Source: Press TV

During the call with Araqchi, the UAE Foreign Minister stressed the need for strict adherence to international law and the protection of maritime routes, including ensuring the smooth flow of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

UAE sends phone alerts saying situation is now safe after initial warning of potential missile threat

Fire broke out on Friday at the Karun Petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, southwestern Iran, during debris removal and safety operations following recent attacks on facilities in the area, the company said. Karun Petrochemical said the blaze affected part of Unit 380 and was quickly brought under control by the site's firefighting and emergency response teams. The company said there were no casualties or material damage from the incident

Canadian PM Mark Carney says Canada should restore diplomatic representation in Iran and Venezuela, saying, Engagement is not endorsement. He added, Having an embassy, consular services in a country, does not mean we endorse the policies of that country

Iran attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, testing last week's U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the vital shipping lane. The strike damaged the ship's bridge but caused no casualties. It came hours after Iran warned vessels not to use routes it hadn't approved. Source: WSJ

United Nations: Evacuation of sailors stranded in the Gulf suspended after ship targeted in Hormuz

Bloomberg, citing ship tracking data: A fourth vessel turned around after sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz from the Gulf of Oman

Bloomberg: At least three ships, including two oil tankers, turned back while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz via a route parallel to the coast of Oman.

UKMTO has received a report of an incident 7.5NM southeast of Dahit, Oman. A cargo vessel has been hit on the starboard side by an unknown projectile, causing damage to the bridge. Master has reported no casualties and no environmental impact. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO

Iran proposes charging service fees in the Strait of Hormuz jointly with Gulf neighbors, estimating the charges could net $40 billion a year for the states involved - WSJ

The commander of Iran's Quds Force: If Israel does not voluntarily withdraw from southern Lebanon today, it will be forced to flee in defeat tomorrow.

Katz: The economic war against Iran is one of the important battlefronts for Israel's security.

Katz: Every dollar that reaches Iran could find its way to Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, or their other proxies.

US Secretary of State Rubio: Hormuz tolling would set an unacceptable precedent

US Secretary of State: No country has the right to impose transit fees on the Strait of Hormuz

Rubio: Iran will not get a nuclear weapon