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The US Strikes Iran Again, Tehran Closes the Strait of Hormuz

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  • The United States launched new strikes on Iranian targets in self-defense, according to CENTCOM, responding to "unjustified and ongoing Iranian aggression."
  • Iran's IRGC closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels and warned that ships passing through could be targeted, following U.S. strikes.
  • The escalation follows a series of attacks between U.S. and Iranian forces, with both sides accusing each other of stalling negotiations and violating ceasefires.

The United States has initiated a new wave of strikes against targets in Iran, which the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) described as an act of self-defense against "unjustified and ongoing Iranian aggression." The operation, ordered by President Trump, reportedly involved explosions in at least six locations across Iran, including Qeshm Island and several major cities.

the strikes were a response to “unjustified and ongoing Iranian aggression.”

— CENTCOM statementExplaining the rationale behind the U.S. military action.

In response to the U.S. actions, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic. The IRGC issued a stern warning, stating that any vessels, including oil tankers and commercial ships, transiting the vital waterway could face attacks. This move significantly escalates tensions in the Persian Gulf region.

any vessels, including oil tankers and commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, could become targets for attacks.

— Iranian top military leadershipWarning regarding passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions.

The latest strikes come after a series of retaliatory attacks between American and Iranian forces on June 9. President Trump had previously vowed a "powerful strike" on Iran, citing the destruction of an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, which Fox News reported was shot down by a drone. The IRGC, in turn, claimed to have struck targets at U.S. military bases in the region.

the U.S. night operation was a response to the destruction of an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.

— Donald TrumpJustifying the U.S. strikes as a retaliatory measure.

Both nations have engaged in a war of words, with Trump accusing Tehran of delaying negotiations and vowing consequences, while Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei blamed Washington for the breakdown of talks. Baghaei cited the U.S. for constantly changing demands, issuing contradictory statements, and violating a ceasefire, hindering prospects for dialogue. Iran maintains it needs minimal stability to resume negotiations.

Iran would have to “pay for it,”

— Donald TrumpThreatening consequences for Iran's actions.
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