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US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.
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Smith Warns US-Iran Strikes Could "Spiral"
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Ambassador Julianne Smith says US strikes on Iran, which CENTCOM says came in response to an Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, could "spiral into something bigger," but says the US and Iran have reason to preserve the ceasefire. Smith, former US Ambassador to NATO under President Biden, says companies may hold back shipments as they wait to see whether Iran responds. She speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg's Balance of Power. (Source: Bloomberg)
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U.S. strikes Iranian targets near strait after Iran fires at ships
The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. Why it matters: These are the first U.S. strikes against Iranian targets since the signing last week of the memorandum of understanding (MOU), which declared an end to the war.Vice President Vance posted Friday evening: "Iran signed a ceasefire agreement. We have honored it. If they have disagreements about how the MOU is being applied, they can pick up the phone. But violence will be met with violence."Driving the news: The U.S. strikes came after Iran on Thursday launched drones against several commercial ships that crossed through the Strait of Hormuz.One drone hit a Singapore-flagged cargo ship, Ever Lovely, while it was exiting the strait along the Omani coast, CENTCOM said, describing the U.S. attacks as a "powerful response."The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Friday evening: "A few hours ago the treaty-breaking American regime violated its obligations as always and launched an airstrike on the coasts of the Islamic Republic of Iran under various pretexts."The IRGC said its Navy responded by striking "locations of the U.S. terrorist army in the region." It warned "in the event of repeated aggression, our response will be more extensive than this."President Trump wrote on Truth Social earlier Friday that the Iranian drone strikes were "a foolish violation of our Ceasefire Agreement."According to CENTCOM, U.S. military aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites around the strait.What they're saying: "CENTCOM forces continue to provide safe passage coordination and support to commercial vessels transiting the strait. The U.S. military remains present and vigilant to ensure all aspects of the agreement with Iran are adhered to, obeyed, and in full force and effect," CENTCOM said in a statement.What to watch: Whether Iran decides to respond militarily.This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
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US Conducts Strikes Against Iran in Response to Thursday Attacks | Balance of Power: Late Edition
"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Ambassador Julianne Smith says US strikes on Iran, which CENTCOM says came in response to an Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, could "spiral into something bigger," Glenn Ivey, Democratic Representative of Maryland, says the US should focus on entrenching a cease-fire and moving toward a longer-term peace deal, and Gregory Allen, Decision Tree Research Founder and CEO, discusses Open AI's latest model and says the government's rollout rules are 'opaque.' (Source: Bloomberg)
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President Trump Notes Iran Violated Ceasefire Terms During Faith Council Meeting
During a White House oval office meeting with President Trump’s faith council. President Trump took a quick question about a current strike from the IRGC toward the Strait of Hormuz. WATCH (prompted): WASHINGTON DC – The U.S. conducted a strike against Iran on Friday in response to an attack on a commercial ship passing through […] The post President Trump Notes Iran Violated Ceasefire Terms During Faith Council Meeting appeared first on The Last Refuge.
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US Soccer offers contract renewal to Mauricio Pochettino through 2030 World Cup
Pochettino has been in charge of the US since late 2024Former Spurs and PSG boss likely to have club interestMauricio Pochettino has been offered a contract extension that would keep him in charge of the US men’s national team through the 2030 World Cup, multiple sources familiar with the offer said on Friday. Sources spoke with the Guardian on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the matter.Pochettino and the US Soccer Federation have been discussing a new deal for about three months, said one source. Pochettino, along with US Soccer CEO JT Batson, have spoken publicly about the negotiations as recently as late May, around the time that Pochettino was reported to have had talks with Serie A side Milan. Pochettino was coy when pressed about Milan’s interest, but Batson spoke openly about it, saying that the federation had received many inquiries in regards to Pochettino’s services. Continue reading...
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Trump blames Iran for drone strike on cargo ship in strait of Hormuz
US president calls it ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire agreement after drone damaged ship’s upper deckUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump on Friday blamed Iran for carrying out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the strait of Hormuz, calling it a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire agreement with the US.One drone damaged the upper deck of the ship but the ship was able to proceed, the US president said. The US shot down three other drones aimed at the ship, he said. Continue reading...
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