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Iran live updates: Bahrain accuses Iran of targeted drone attack following US strikes on Iranian targets

The U.S. targeted Iran on Friday in response to Iran's earlier drone strikes.

Last Updated: June 27, 2026, 8:16 AM EDT

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.

Delegations from the United States and Iran arrived over the weekend at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland, where they entered negotiations aimed at a war-ending deal based on a memorandum of understanding signed last week by both countries.

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UKMTO: Tanker struck by 'unidentified projectile' in Strait of Hormuz

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Saturday a tanker was struck by an "unidentified projectile: in the Strait of Hormuz.

The vessel sustained damage to its Bridge, but all crew were reported safe, UKMTO said, citing the tanker's crew.

-ABC News' Rashid Haddou

7:17 AM EDT

Bahrain says Iran targeted it with drones, condemns 'heinous aggression'

Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry issued a strong statement on Saturday morning in response to alleged Iranian attacks on its territory.

Cars drive past a billboard that reads, "Bahrain is Safe... Because you are its People," in Manama on June 25, 2026.
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Ministry officials said an attack was carried out "at dawn" by a number of drones.

Officials described the attack "a blatant violation of its sovereignty, a flagrant threat to the security of citizens and residents, and a blatant breach of international norms and conventions."

-ABC News’ Rashin Haddou

Jun 26, 2026, 8:55 PM EDT

US strikes included 6 aircraft attacking 4 targets

The U.S. strikes against Iran involved six U.S. aircraft attacking four targets, a U.S. official told ABC News.

The official said those targets included missile, drone and radar sites along the Iranian coastline.

-ABC News' Steven Beynon

Jun 26, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT

Vance on strikes: 'Violence will be met with violence'

Following Friday's strikes, Vice President JD Vance emphasized that Iran signed a ceasefire agreement and "can pick up the phone" if it has any issues with the memorandum of understanding, in a post on social media.

"Iran signed a ceasefire agreement. We have honored it. If they have disagreements about how the MOU is being applied, they can pick up the phone. But violence will be met with violence," he said.

Vance was in Switzerland earlier this week to negotiate the implementation of the MOU with Iran and mediators.

-ABC News' Hannah Demissie

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