Iran FM says US attacks violate treaty, warns of 'decisive' action: state media

Iran's foreign ministry said on late on Tuesday the United States has repeatedly violated their agreed memorandum of understanding (MoU), and warned retaliation following Washington's strikes on targets in the Strait of Hormuz. 

US officials earlier accused Tehran of violating a ceasefire framework reached last month and endangering civilian shipping.

The "powerful" military strikes was in retaliation for what it described as Iranian attacks on commercial shipping.

The move has sharply escalated tensions around one of the world's most critical energy chokepoint.

According to US officials, the strikes targeted Iranian military infrastructure, including air defense systems, coastal surveillance sites, anti-ship missile positions, drone launch facilities and other assets believed capable of threatening maritime traffic through the narrow waterway linking the Arabian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.

The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly one-fifth of the world's seaborne oil and a significant share of global liquefied natural gas exports, making any military escalation in the area a major concern for energy markets and international shipping.

Bandar Abbas serves as Iran's principal naval hub on the strait, while Qeshm Island overlooks key shipping lanes used by tankers transporting crude oil from Gulf producers.

Sirik lies east of Bandar Abbas along Iran's southern coastline and has become increasingly important in Iran's coastal defense network.

The latest military action follows a series of reported attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz that US officials blamed on Iran.

Tehran has denied responsibility and accused Washington of using the incidents as a pretext for further military action.

The strikes also come as Iran continues state funeral ceremonies following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, adding another layer of uncertainty to already strained US-Iran relations.