Iran-US war latest: Trump says American military may still ‘smack’ Iran despite it being a ‘failed nation’
The US and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time in weeks, with President Trump vowing to hit Iran 'hard' after it targeted American bases. Two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump threatened further action, downplaying the 'relatively little' 6-month war. The US military hit Iranian launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran fired missiles at a US base in Jordan.
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- ✓ The US military hit targets in Iran, and Tehran fired missiles and drones in response.
- ✓ Iranian officials say the latest US attacks hit a house hosting a wedding, killing two people.
- ✓ President Trump says the US will hit Iran hard after it targeted American bases.
- ✓ Two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
What changed
The US military carried out additional strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran to attack Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait in defiance of a warning from President Donald Trump.
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US-Iran tensions escalate as Trump threatens further strikes
The US and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time in weeks, with President Trump vowing to hit Iran 'hard' after it targeted American bases. Two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump threatened further action, downplaying the 'relatively little' 6-month war. The US military hit Iranian launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran fired missiles at a US base in Jordan.
Why it matters
The escalating tensions between the US and Iran have raised fears of a major regional conflict. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil shipments, and attacks on tankers have disrupted shipping. The US and Iran have been engaged in a longstanding dispute over Iran's nuclear program and its support for militant groups in the region.
What is confirmed
- The US military hit targets in Iran, and Tehran fired missiles and drones in response.
- Iranian officials say the latest US attacks hit a house hosting a wedding, killing two people.
- President Trump says the US will hit Iran hard after it targeted American bases.
- Two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Still unconfirmed
- Trump says Iran is 'DEAD', experts point to the real sign Tehran is nearing the brink
What to watch next
- Further US military strikes on Iran
- Iranian retaliation against US targets
- International response to escalating tensions
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (11)
- Al Jazeera — Iran war live: Trump says US could still ‘smack’ Iran ‘to see what happens’
- Bloomberg.com — Trump Dismisses ‘Little War’ With Iran as Mideast Clashes Resume
- www.yahoo.com — Trump says more coming as U.S., Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
- CNBC — Tanker struck in Hormuz, raising worries over escalation, as Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard'
- gulfnews.com — US strikes Iranian launchers near Strait of Hormuz; US denies oil tanker hit mines near Hormuz
- www.yahoo.com — Trump says more coming as U.S., Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
- The Independent — Iran-US war latest: Trump says American military may still ‘smack’ Iran despite it being a ‘failed nation’
- Fox News — Trump says Iran is ‘DEAD’ — experts point to the real sign Tehran is nearing the brink
- www.aljazeera.com — ‘Hit them hard’: Does Trump have another ‘new’ Iran strategy, can it work?
- apnews.com — US strikes Iran and Tehran fires back as hostilities flare again
- www.cnn.com — Iran retaliates after US strikes, defying Trump’s warning it could be hit ‘much harder’
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