First Thing: Trump tells critics to ‘sit back and relax’ as Iran claims to target US base
Summary
President Donald Trump told critics to stay calm as tensions rise between the US and Iran. The US struck Iranian military sites recently, and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they attacked a US airbase in response. Meanwhile, political and military clashes between the two countries continue amid ongoing ceasefire talks.Key Facts
- President Trump said the conflict with Iran "will all work out well in the end" despite criticism.
- The US carried out strikes on Iranian military sites over the weekend.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed they targeted a US airbase after the US attack.
- Missile and drone attacks were intercepted over Kuwait, which hosts a large US base.
- The US and Iran have periodically exchanged attacks since a ceasefire began in early April.
- The conflict began on 28 February, involving the US and Israel attacking Iran and its allies.
- The war has caused thousands of deaths, mostly in Iran and Lebanon, and affected global energy prices.
- Negotiations for a long-lasting peace deal between the US and Iran are still ongoing.
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