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US-Iran Strikes Threaten Peace Deal: Full Timeline of Violation Claims 39%
By Jordan King0%
6/28/2026, 9:38:48 AM
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A fragile peace agreement between the United States and Iran is facing its biggest test yet after both sides accused each other of violating the deal and carried out retaliatory military strikes over the weekend.
President Donald Trump ordered fresh airstrikes on Iranian military targets on Sunday after accusing Tehran of breaching the agreement, while Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait and warned negotiations could collapse if the U.S. continues military action.
The latest escalation comes less than two weeks after Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding designed to end the conflict and establish a 60-day negotiating period covering issues including sanctions, the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's nuclear program.
Since the agreement was signed, Washington and Tehran have repeatedly accused each other of breaking its terms.
The U.S. says Iran violated the deal through attacks on commercial shipping and regional targets, while Iran argues successive American strikes have undermined the diplomatic process.
Below is a timeline of the competing claims made by both sides since the agreement took effect.
Timeline: How Both Sides Say the Deal Was Broken
June 17: U.S. and Iran Sign Memorandum of Understanding
President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding intended to end months of fighting.
The agreement committed both countries to halt military operations, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, begin lifting the U.S. naval blockade and negotiate a broader peace agreement within 60 days.
June 19: Fighting in Lebanon Sparks First Dispute
Within days of the agreement taking effect, renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah threatened the deal.
Tehran argued the memorandum required military operations to stop "on all fronts, including Lebanon," and warned the continued Israeli offensive undermined the agreement, according to the Associated Press.
U.S. officials maintained the peace process remained on track despite the violence.
June 20: Iran Accuses U.S. of Acting in 'Bad Faith'
Iran accused Washington of failing to implement key provisions of the agreement, pointing to the continuing U.S. naval presence and ongoing disputes over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran warned it would continue asserting control over the waterway until its concerns were addressed.
U.S. officials rejected Iran's characterization and said maritime traffic remained open.
June 25: Ever Lovely Attacked in Strait of Hormuz
The Singapore-flagged container ship Ever Lovely was struck by what British maritime authorities described as an "unknown projectile" while transiting the Strait of Hormuz near Oman.
Two U.S. officials told Reuters they believed Iran was responsible, while Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority said the vessel suffered minor damage to its bridge but all 21 crew members were safe.
The attack prompted the International Maritime Organization to suspend its vessel movement process through the strait.
June 26-27: U.S.
Says Iran Violated the Ceasefire
June 26: U.S.
Says Iran Violated the Agreement
The U.S. military launched retaliatory strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, including drone facilities, surveillance systems and air defenses.
U.S.
Central Command said Iran "had a chance to honor the ceasefire agreement" but instead attacked commercial shipping, while Trump accused Tehran of violating the memorandum.
June 27: Iran Says U.S.
Broke the Agreement
Iran rejected Washington's account and said the American strikes themselves breached the agreement.
Tehran argued the U.S. had resumed military operations instead of resolving disputes through the diplomatic mechanisms established under the memorandum and warned continued attacks could derail negotiations.
June 28: Fresh Strikes Deepen the Crisis
The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iranian military targets after Trump said Iran had violated the agreement again.
Iran responded with missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, while warning the peace process could come to a "complete halt" if Washington continued military action.
Both sides continued to insist the other was responsible for undermining the agreement.
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