US Official Says Iran Rebuilt Military Capabilities During Ceasefire Near Strait of Hormuz

A senior US official revealed that Iran has used the ceasefire, effective since April 7, 2026, to restore its air defense and missile systems damaged in previous strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. These rebuilt military assets, located on islands such as Qeshm and Sirik, were among the targets of recent US airstrikes conducted on June 27-28, 2026. The US Central Command confirmed that fighter jets struck 10 Iranian military sites in response to an Iranian drone attack on the commercial tanker M/T Kiku near the strait.

In parallel, US President Donald Trump escalated warnings against Tehran, stating that Washington is prepared to complete its mission by military means if Iran continues its provocations. Trump announced that US forces had just attacked Iranian missile storage, drone facilities, and coastal radar sites, citing Iran’s violation of the ceasefire agreement. The US views Iran’s drone attack on the tanker as a breach of the ceasefire, which has already led to retaliatory strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.

The situation underscores ongoing tensions in the strategic Strait of Hormuz region, with the US signaling readiness to intensify military action to enforce the ceasefire and deter further Iranian aggression.