US Defence Secretary Hegseth pledges strikes on ‘key facilities’ in Iran
Summary
The United States has launched air strikes on important sites in Iran, aiming to pressure Iran during ceasefire talks. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the attacks followed orders from President Trump and said more strikes could happen if needed.Key Facts
- Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the U.S. is striking key facilities in Iran.
- The strikes are part of efforts to push Iran in ceasefire negotiations.
- The attacks came after Iran was blamed for downing a U.S. Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Trump ordered the strikes and warned Iran would face consequences.
- Iran experienced explosions in multiple locations including Bandar Abbas and Qeshm.
- The U.S. and Iran have been in conflict since February 28 after a U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran.
- The current ceasefire, started April 8, has been broken by these recent attacks.
- The U.S. says strikes are in self-defense and aim to restart stalled talks, not to resume full war.
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