Iran’s IRGC escalates as Hormuz leverage and Lebanon deal run risk to the Iran-US MoU
TL;DR
Iran’s IRGC released video of missile strikes as a second day of US-led attacks continues and a US-backed framework allowing Israeli forces in southern Lebanon sparks renewed tension, jeopardizing the Iran-US MoU. Iran says it will command Hormuz traffic for 30 days, Hezbollah rejects the Lebanon accord, and analysts warn the MoU could fall apart amid regional brinkmanship and market volatility driven by the Strait’s disruption.
- IRGC doubles down as Iran-US MoU jeopardised by Hormuz strikes Al Jazeera
- U.S., Iran Carry Out New Strikes, Testing Fragile Ceasefire WSJ
- Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following U.S. strikes and threatens to halt talks PBS
- Mideast Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Attacks With Few Signs of De-escalation The New York Times
- June 27, 2026 — US launches more strikes on Iranian sites CNN
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