The US military said it struck Iranian military targets after Iran allegedly attacked US warships with missiles, drones, and small boats, though Iran claimed Washington started the conflict.

The exchange threatened a fragile ceasefire that had paused weeks of US-Israeli attacks and Iranian retaliation across the Middle East.

President Donald Trump insisted the ceasefire remained in place but warned of harsher action if Iran refused to agree to a deal.

CENTCOM said no US ships were hit and emphasized it did not seek further escalation, while Iran accused the US of violating the truce by attacking civilian vessels, RFI has reported.

Despite renewed violence, Pakistan and other mediators continued expressing hope that the ceasefire could become long-term.