A US official told CNN that the ceasefire with Iran has been halted, at least temporarily. The official added that the overnight strikes targeted missiles and drones that could be used against American assets, including aircraft carriers and targets around the Strait of Hormuz that could threaten shipping.
Just after midnight Jerusalem (00:45), a US official told CNN that the overnight strikes were specifically aimed at missiles and drones that could be used against American assets — including aircraft carriers and targets around the Strait of Hormuz. The official also reiterated that the ceasefire with Iran has been halted, at least temporarily, providing the first explicit targeting rationale for the operation.
According to the thread of reports filed by The Zioneer on Wednesday, the ceasefire's collapse was first signaled by President Trump at 17:26 Jerusalem, who declared it over. Analyst Ben Yaniv attributed the escalation to Iran's attack on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, which triggered the US strikes. Simultaneously, a US official confirmed to CNN that the ceasefire had ended. The Zioneer had reported earlier (Tuesday, 20:31 Jerusalem) that Iran used short-range missiles in those tanker attacks, a move described as 'aggressive' by a US official.
Throughout the week, The Zioneer has reported that US strikes are focused on neutralizing Iranian threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, hitting missile depots, radar sites, and drone storage facilities. A source told i24NEWS that the overnight strikes also targeted newly built infrastructure, including surveillance and communication systems. The campaign is aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation through the critical chokepoint, as The Zioneer reported on June 11.
It remains unclear whether the halt in the ceasefire is temporary or signals a longer-term breakdown. The full scope of the operation and any Iranian response are still emerging.
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