US bombs Iran after Trump threat, Tehran closes Hormuz Strait to all ships
Summary
The United States launched new air strikes on several places in Iran, ordered by President Donald Trump. In response, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, an important waterway for ships, blocking all types of vessels from passing through.Key Facts
- The US carried out strikes on multiple targets in Iran late Wednesday.
- The strikes were a reaction to what the US called Iran’s ongoing aggression.
- Explosions were reported on Qeshm Island and cities along the Strait of Hormuz, including Bandar Abbas and Sirik.
- At least two people were wounded in the southern city of Kargan due to the blasts.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all ships until further notice.
- The IRGC claimed two oil tankers were hit while trying to pass through the strait illegally.
- The US and Iran recently exchanged attacks after a US Apache helicopter was shot down near the strait.
- President Trump said the US would respond strongly and criticized previous US presidents' handling of Iran.
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