Live: US launches new strikes as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz
Summary
The United States launched new military strikes against Iran after Iran set a container ship on fire and closed the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by attacking US bases and Gulf countries with drones and missiles, while Kuwait and other nations activated air defenses to intercept attacks.Key Facts
- The US military hit about 140 Iranian military targets this week, including missile sites and communication networks.
- Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping route, after attacking vessels there.
- The Iranian Revolutionary Guards said they struck a second ship in the Strait and attacked a US base in Qatar.
- Kuwait's military reported ongoing air defense efforts against missile and drone attacks on its territory.
- Countries in the Gulf region, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, were targeted by Iranian attacks.
- President Donald Trump warned Iran it would be "completely decimated" if it tried to assassinate him.
- Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called for avenging the killing of his predecessor.
- The escalating conflict is causing a sharp drop in vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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