Iran and US trade attacks after Trump rejects report of Hormuz agreement
Summary
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked a base used by U.S. forces after the U.S. struck an Iranian target near the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump rejected reports of a deal to manage shipping in the strait and said no sanctions on Iran would be eased, warning that no country would control the waterway.Key Facts
- The IRGC said it hit a U.S. air base around 4:50 am local time in response to an early morning U.S. attack near Bandar Abbas airport.
- The U.S. military shot down four Iranian drones and targeted a control station in Bandar Abbas believed to be launching a fifth drone.
- Both sides say the ceasefire is still in place despite recent military clashes.
- President Trump dismissed reports of a draft agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and jointly manage traffic with Oman.
- Trump stated the strait is international waters and warned Oman to behave or face consequences.
- The U.S. is not considering easing sanctions on Iran at this time.
- Oil prices rose after the renewed fighting and Trump’s comments.
- Iranian officials say Trump’s threats will not force Iran to give up its demands, including uranium enrichment and control over the strait.
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