Live Updates: Trump vows to hit Iran hard after U.S., Tehran exchange strikes for the first time in weeks
Donald Trump has threatened to hit Iran "hard" following the first exchange of military strikes between the two nations in at least a month. The U.S. military targeted sites in Iran on Tuesday, and Tehran responded with missile and drone attacks. Trump suggested the U.S. might "smack" Iran to see the results, though he characterized the current fighting as a "little war" and indicated that hostilities would likely remain limited. Market reactions include rising oil prices and falling stocks.
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- ✓ The U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes for the first time in a month.
- ✓ Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran "hard" following the clashes.
- ✓ The U.S.-Iran war has lasted six months.
- ✓ Tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz.
What changed
The U.S. and Iran have exchanged direct military strikes for the first time since July.
Live updates
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Trump vows to hit Iran hard after first exchange of strikes in weeks
Donald Trump has threatened to hit Iran "hard" following the first exchange of military strikes between the two nations in at least a month. The U.S. military targeted sites in Iran on Tuesday, and Tehran responded with missile and drone attacks. Trump suggested the U.S. might "smack" Iran to see the results, though he characterized the current fighting as a "little war" and indicated that hostilities would likely remain limited. Market reactions include rising oil prices and falling stocks.
Why it matters
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has reached the six-month mark. Tensions are currently centered on the Strait of Hormuz, where tankers have been struck. While diplomacy is intensifying in the region, the U.S. government states it is not in direct talks with Tehran.
What is confirmed
- The U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes for the first time in a month.
- Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran "hard" following the clashes.
- The U.S.-Iran war has lasted six months.
- Tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Oil prices have increased and stocks have dropped following Trump's warnings.
Still unconfirmed
- Iran will immediately reciprocate if the U.S. abides by a deal.
What to watch next
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- Official U.S. confirmation of civilian casualties in Tuesday's strikes
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- The Jerusalem Post — Iran 'officially a failed nation,' should be tried for war crimes, Donald Trump says
- www.theguardian.com — House lawmakers return to Capitol Hill as Republicans hope to pass stopgap spending bill – live
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Iran live updates: US launches first strikes since July, Tehran responds with attacks
- cbsnews.com — Live Updates: Trump vows to hit Iran hard after U.S., Tehran exchange strikes for the first time in weeks
- The Washington Post — Tracking Trump: Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’; Supreme Court allows work on ballroom; U.S.-Iran trade strikes; and more
- Al Jazeera — Iran war live: Trump says US could still ‘smack’ Iran ‘to see what happens’
- Reuters — Trump vows to hit Iran hard after first exchanges of fire in a month
- NBC News — Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘hard’ after U.S. and Iran trade strikes for first time in a month
- Bloomberg.com — Trump Dismisses ‘Little War’ With Iran as Mideast Clashes Resume
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