US and Iran Exchange Strikes Over Weekend, Both Sides Agree to Stand Down

The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes over the weekend of June 28-29, with both sides accusing each other of violating the ceasefire agreement. The US announced it had agreed to 'stand down' following the mutual strikes, which targeted positions near the Strait of Hormuz. The exchange revealed the fragility of the truce brokered after the US-Israel attack on Iran earlier in 2026. Control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a central point of leverage in ongoing tensions. A senior Washington official said talks would continue despite the escalation.