First Thing: US continues attacks on Iran ‘in honor’ of dead service members | Martin Belam
Summary
The US has launched a ninth night of strikes against Iran following the deaths of three American service members in recent days. President Donald Trump said the attacks were in honor of the fallen, while Iran’s supreme leader warned of serious consequences if the strikes continue.Key Facts
- The US began new attacks on Iran early Monday, marking the ninth night of strikes.
- Three American service members died recently: two in an Iranian attack on a Jordanian airbase, and one in Iraq during a bomb disposal involving an Iranian drone.
- Since the war started in February, 17 US service members have been killed.
- President Trump threatened to target Iran’s power stations and bridges to pressure Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
- The US reinstated a naval blockade on Iranian ports last week and said it has since disabled and redirected several Iranian ships.
- Oil prices rose sharply in response, with Brent crude reaching $90.50 per barrel.
- Iran’s supreme leader said the US would face “unforgettable lessons” if attacks did not stop.
- The US mission aims to keep oil shipments flowing through the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire with Iran failed.
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