US military launches fresh strikes on Iran – Middle East crisis live
Summary
The US military launched new air strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iranian attacks on commercial ships. President Donald Trump declared that a ceasefire with Iran is over and directed these strikes to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in this important waterway.Key Facts
- The US carried out fresh strikes on Iranian targets after Iran attacked three commercial ships.
- The strikes target Iran’s ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
- President Trump announced at the NATO summit in Ankara that the ceasefire with Iran has ended.
- U.S. Central Command confirmed the new attacks and said they hold Iran responsible for recent aggression.
- Iranian media reported explosions near Konarak and Chabahr and said their air defenses were responding near Bandar Abbas.
- The US revoked a temporary sanctions waiver that allowed Iran to export oil following these incidents.
- The US military is continuing operations to pressure Iran amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
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