US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack Pickaxe Mountain
Summary
The United States has carried out strikes on Iran for 11 nights in a row, aiming to reduce Iran's threats to commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump warned of more attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, while Iran and some Middle Eastern countries have responded with warnings and defensive actions.Key Facts
- The US Central Command said the strikes target Iran's military centers and infrastructure that threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran activated air defenses and reported explosions in several cities, including near its nuclear power plant.
- President Trump said the US would soon attack an underground nuclear site called Pickaxe Mountain in Iran.
- Iran warned any attack on this site would widen the conflict in the region and threaten US and allied interests.
- Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan intercepted drone and missile attacks linked to Iran.
- Houthi rebels in Yemen, supported by Iran, threatened to block Saudi ports in the Red Sea, causing tankers to change routes.
- The US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire in April to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but fighting resumed last week.
- The ongoing conflict has cost the US about $37.5 billion, and the Defense Secretary asked Congress for more funding.
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