U.S. Launches New Iran Strikes, as Trump Weighs Attacking Nuclear Site
Trump declares U.S. 'Guardian of the Hormuz Strait,' reinstating blockade and continuing strikes to deter Iranian attacks on shipping.
- On Monday, US Central Command launched a third consecutive night of strikes against Iranian forces as President Donald Trump announced reinstatement of a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Escalating missile and drone exchanges over the past week cast doubt on an interim US-Iranian agreement signed last month to halt hostilities and pursue 60 days of negotiations.
- Trump called for a 20% reimbursement on all cargo shipped through the Strait, while MarineTraffic reported vessel activity declined by about 52% over July 10-12 compared to the previous week.
- Warning that continued military interference could trigger greater incidents, the Revolutionary Guards and Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei claimed US pressure on Oman hindered shipping management efforts.
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US launches third night of strikes on Iran; IRGC targets American assets in Bahrain and Jordan
The United States launched another wave of strikes on Iran for the third consecutive day early on Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a blockade on Iranian ports and floated a 20 per cent fee on cargo in the vital Strait of Hormuz. Trump said a deal with Iran was still possible even as attacks were carried out, with Tehran striking two ships in the Strait of Hormuz and killing one crew member, according to the Unit…
Several port cities have been targeted, the U.S. Army announced.
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US strikes Iran for third day, will reimpose blockade
The United States launched a third night of strikes on Iran Tuesday as President Donald Trump reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports and floated a 20 percent fee on cargo in the vital Strait of Hormuz.Trump said a deal with the Islamic republic was still possible even as attacks were carried out, with Iran striking...
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