New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says
US Central Command said it hit more than 80 targets after Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels, and Washington revoked Tehran's oil-sale license.
- 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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President Donald Trump says he believes that the ceasefire with Iran is over. He points out that he is no longer sure of wanting an agreement and argues that the U.S. should “end the job.” But he also insists that continuous attacks do not involve a return to war or long-term intervention. Confusion and uncertainty in Trump’s contradictory messages and his approval of consecutive military attacks leave great questions about where the conflict is…
As long as the Midterms move closer, Trump has reasons to limit the war. But Klemens Fischer warns: If Trump loses, no political consideration is given.
Powerful raid and threat: "We could take Kharg." The regime: "In case of new attacks we will close Hormuz"
According to the army, new attacks are necessary for free passage in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump doesn't think war with Iran will "start again"US President Donald Trump said he doesn't think war with Iran will start again, despite doubts about the stability of the cease-fire regime. He stressed that the US strikes were much stronger than the Iranian ones.
U.S. President Donald Trump said, “I do not think a war with Iran will start again.” President Trump made these remarks at a press conference held in Turkey on the 8th (local time), where the NATO summit was taking place. He reiterated his intention to launch airstrikes on Iran that night. While stating that the attack on Iran would proceed quickly, he added that if it were to be prolonged or if Iran and
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