New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says
US Central Command said the strikes hit more than 80 targets and followed attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- On Tuesday, US Central Command launched over 80 strikes against Iran, hitting radar sites and more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats following Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Hours before the strikes, Washington revoked Tehran's oil export license, describing the Iranian military action as a "clear and dangerous violation of the ceasefire" aimed at ending the war.
- Iran retaliated with strikes against Bahrain and Kuwait, while explosions were reported in Kharg Island and Bandar Abbas; maritime authorities raised the threat level to "severe."
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called the strikes "absolutely necessary" ahead of a leaders' summit in Ankara, reaffirming the "complete commitment of the United States to NATO."
- President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with the alliance during a Tuesday appearance, claiming the US is not "treated well" and demanding that Europeans and Canadians equalize their defense spending.
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The NATO Secretary-General defends the new US attacks on Iran after attacks against tankers in the Strait of Hormus. The US military flies attacks on more than 80 targets. For Trump, the ceasefire is over.
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US President Donald Trump endorsed retaliatory US military strikes on over 80 Iranian targets following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation, occurring during Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral ceremonies, has disrupted ongoing peace negotiations, with Tehran warning it will "take whatever measures it deems necessary."
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The NATO Secretary General, while supporting the new US attacks against Iran, said that these attacks were absolutely necessary.
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