US renews attacks on Iran after US soldier killed: What’s the latest?
Summary
The United States conducted its ninth night of attacks on Iran after a US soldier died in Iraq during the safe removal of an unexploded Iranian drone bomb. The US targeted Iranian military sites to reduce Iran’s ability to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by shooting down a US drone and launching missile attacks on US bases in Jordan.Key Facts
- A US soldier was killed in northern Iraq while handling an unexploded Iranian drone.
- The US launched attacks on Iranian military command centers, air defenses, missile sites, and communication networks.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said two oil tankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz and blocked the waterway.
- Iran shot down an MQ-9 US drone over western Iran’s Kermanshah province.
- IRGC fired ballistic missiles at US aircraft and facilities in Jordan, claiming damage to planes and hangars.
- The US embassy in Bahrain warned of possible Iranian threats in central Manama and advised caution.
- The UK maritime agency reported a ship caught fire near Oman, but the cause is unclear.
- President Trump said the attacks honor American soldiers killed and emphasized preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
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