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U.S. launches more strikes on Iranian targets after Trump promises to hit Iran "hard"

U.S. launches more strikes on Iranian targets after Trump promises to hit Iran "hard"

Summary

The U.S. military carried out new strikes on multiple targets in Iran following President Trump’s promise to hit Iran "hard." These actions are described by the U.S. as self-defense in response to Iranian aggression and come amid ongoing tensions and recent attacks between the two countries.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Central Command announced strikes on several Iranian targets early Thursday local time.
  • President Trump vowed to take strong action against Iran to push for a deal on U.S. terms.
  • The strikes are called self-defensive responses to Iran’s repeated hostile actions.
  • Iranian media reported explosions and activated air defenses in several cities.
  • These attacks come after a previous round of nearly 20 U.S. strikes in retaliation for Iran shooting down a U.S. Apache helicopter.
  • Iran retaliated by launching drones at U.S. allies in the region.
  • A fragile two-month-old ceasefire has prevented major conflict but not stopped smaller exchanges of fire.
  • The situation remains tense and could escalate the conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
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