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Trump warns US will 'probably strike Iran' on Wednesday night, following recent attacks

Trump said the United States may strike again as U.S. Central Command reported more than 80 targets hit in response to attacks on commercial vessels.

  • On Wednesday, President Donald Trump warned the United States will likely engage in additional strikes against Iran tonight, following attacks on American military sites in the Gulf.
  • Trump declared the memorandum of understanding serving as an initial ceasefire "over" after Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz prompted U.S. strikes in Bahrain and Kuwait.
  • Speaking at a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Trump expressed doubt about negotiations, saying "They can talk, but I think they're wasting their time," while global oil prices rose sharply amid war fears.
  • The funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf, Iraq, concludes Thursday, with negotiations originally scheduled to begin after the services.
  • Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf responded on social media, writing "The era of bullying and extortion is over," signaling Iran's rejection of escalation and complicating diplomatic prospects.
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The ceasefire between the US and Iran has virtually collapsed following the attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. On Donald Trump's orders, the US military launched a massive airstrike against 80 Iranian targets. With NATO support, Trump has threatened another major attack tonight.

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Trump warns Iran US is preparing for more strikes

US President Donald Trump says his military will "probably" strike Iran again within hours.

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