Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed
Summary
President Donald Trump said the US launched strikes against Iran to honor three American soldiers killed recently. The US targeted military sites and communication networks in Iran to reduce attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran reported retaliatory actions and drone interceptions in the region.Key Facts
- The US launched strikes on Iran for the ninth night in a row, hitting military and communication targets.
- President Trump said the attacks were in honor of three US soldiers killed in Jordan and Iraq.
- Iran responded with a "surprise attack" in Syria and targeted US aircraft in Jordan.
- Iranian drones were intercepted by Kuwait’s armed forces.
- Iranian state media reported explosions in several cities and two oil tankers exploding near the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the southern route of the strait is unsafe due to US strikes and promised further retaliation.
- A US service member was killed by an Iranian attack in northern Iraq recently.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US is open to diplomacy but emphasized the importance of keeping the international waterway free from Iran’s control.
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