The U.S. military launched a new round of strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday in response to an IRGC missile attack that left a commercial cargo ship badly damaged.Iran retaliated by launching drones and missiles at Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Jordan.Why it matters: The renewed exchange of fire further…
US forces are attacking Iran after an Iranian attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, and Iran's declaration that the Strait is closed "until further notice." CNN reported at 7:00 Eastern that Iran had said it was closing the Strait after firing shots at a vessel. The post DEVELOPING: US Launching Strikes Against Iran After Iran…
President Trump said that the United States will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and charge ships 20% for safe passage. Central Command announced that the U.S. has commenced strikes on Iran for the third straight night. NBC News' Courtney Kube reports.
Iranian state media acknowledged the latest attacks on its soil early Monday, describing explosions in several locations with at least one person being killed.
The US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes overnight into Monday as they continued their tit-for-tat attacks while issuing conflicting declarations over whether the Strait of Hormuz was open to shipping.
Iran says it again considers the Strait of Hormuz closed after its military struck a ship using an "unauthorized route." In response, the U.S. military announced a third round of strikes this week.
Tehran says latest US attacks have ‘rendered futile’ diplomatic efforts of last few months. Plus, hit song in Australia prompts speculation about use of AIGood morning.The US military has launched a fresh wave of attacks against Iran amid the escalating standoff over the strait of Hormuz.What has Iran said about the latest hostilities? Iran condemned the…
President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz open on Sunday after the US hit 140 targets in Iran over the latest attack on cargo ships in the critical waterway.
