Iran Retaliates Against US-Israeli Targets as Middle East Tensions Escalate; 121 Vessels Rerouted Near Strait of Hormuz on June 2

According to Jin10 data tracking, on June 2, Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced retaliatory operations against US-Israeli targets, using cruise missiles to strike facilities. The U.S. military stated it conducted defensive strikes on Iranian drone command centers and intercepted two Iranian missiles fired at U.S. bases in Kuwait. Israel expanded military operations in Lebanon with Prime Minister Netanyahu vowing strikes on Beirut targets if Hezbollah attacks continue.

At the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Central Command directed 121 commercial vessels to reroute and stopped 5 vessels as of June 1. Iran reported over 300 non-Iranian ships submitted requests for safe passage permits, mostly oil tankers. Separately, Iran suspended indirect negotiations with the U.S. through mediators, while Trump stated talks are progressing rapidly and announced Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire plans pending confirmation.