U.S. Launches New Iran Strikes, as Trump Weighs Attacking Nuclear Site
CENTCOM said the blockade will limit traffic to Iranian ports while other vessels may continue through the Strait of Hormuz.
- 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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Meanwhile, they attacked Iran for the fourth consecutive night.
Dozens of military targets were hit, according to Centcom. This is the fourth night that the United States has attacked Iran.
US launches new strikes on Iran ahead of blockadeThe US Central Command has launched additional strikes on Iran to weaken its ability to attack shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. It is also preparing a naval blockade of Iranian ports, which will take effect at 23:00 Kyiv time.
Trump Bombs Iran for Fourth Straight Day, Resume Blockade
U.S. Central Command said American forces launched another round of strikes against Iran at 3:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, marking the fourth straight day of bombing The post Trump Bombs Iran for Fourth Straight Day as Naval Blockade Is Fired Back Up first appeared on Mediaite.
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US military says it is launching more strikes against Iran
July 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Tuesday it was launching more strikes against Iran.The strikes began Tuesday afternoon Eastern Time, the U.S. Central Command said in a social media post.The strikes come as the U.S. is preparing to reinstate a blockade of Iranian shipping after Tehran said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. blockade is set to go into effect at 1600 E.T. (2000GMT), according to the Central Command. (Reporti…
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