US launches new wave of strikes against Iran after promising to 'hit them hard'
Summary
The US has launched new military strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump said he would "hit them hard again tonight" following attacks on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. The US military said the strikes aim to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten ships in this important waterway.Key Facts
- The US carried out strikes in southern Iran, including the port cities of Sirik and Bandar Abbas on the Strait of Hormuz.
- US Central Command said the strikes were meant to limit Iran’s ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the area.
- The strikes follow an earlier attack by Iran on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Trump said the ceasefire deal signed last month with Iran is now over.
- The ceasefire deal included a 60-day period for talks and safe passage of ships through the strait.
- Iran warned any US attack would get an immediate response.
- Iran’s Foreign Minister said they respond to threats with “fearless” action.
- President Trump said further talks with Iran would be “a waste of time.”
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