First Thing: Trump calls Iran’s leaders ‘scum’ and declares fragile ceasefire over
Summary
Fighting has started again between the US and Iran after a fragile ceasefire. The US military attacked Iranian targets following Iran’s strikes on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran responded by attacking US military sites in the region.Key Facts
- The US launched strikes on over 80 Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran attacked US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait in response.
- The ceasefire, which started in April, has been broken multiple times by both sides.
- President Donald Trump called Iran’s leaders “scum” and said the agreement with Iran was over.
- The Trump administration canceled a temporary waiver that allowed some Iranian oil exports.
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte supported the US retaliation against Iran’s ceasefire violations.
- The recent events caused oil prices to rise by about 3%.
- The conflict is centered around disputed control and security in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
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