Iran warns of "painful retaliation" for any resumption of U.S. strikes
Summary
President Donald Trump has been briefed on possible new military strikes against Iran, though the White House has not confirmed this. A senior Iranian commander warned that any new attacks would lead to strong and widespread retaliation. The conflict has caused major disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global shipping and trade.Key Facts
- Reports say President Trump was briefed on new plans for strikes against Iran.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander vowed "sustained, wide-ranging, and painful retaliation" if attacked.
- President Trump stated the U.S. has "already won" the war but wants a bigger victory and to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
- The U.S. is facing a legal deadline related to the war and limits on using military force without Congress’s approval.
- Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has dropped over 90% due to the conflict.
- About 20,000 seafarers are stuck on ships in the area because of the blockade.
- More than two dozen ships have been damaged or faced attacks near the Persian Gulf.
- Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza aid flotilla in international waters and detained dozens of activists.
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