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US and Iran trade strikes after Trump vows 'major military punishment'

From ABC Australia · () English

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  • The US and Iran have exchanged missile strikes across the region following President Trump's vow of "major military punishment."
  • Iran has targeted US bases in neighboring countries and warned civilians to stay away from US military facilities.
  • The escalating conflict, linked to Houthi blockades in the Red Sea, has driven oil prices up and raised fears of an economic downturn.

The United States and Iran have engaged in tit-for-tat missile strikes, escalating regional tensions after President Donald Trump pledged "major military punishment" against Tehran and its allies. Iran responded by firing on US bases in neighboring countries, including alleged attacks on military equipment depots and troop positions in Kuwait, and warned civilians to evacuate areas near US facilities. The Revolutionary Guards also claimed damage to a US surveillance tower in Bahrain, while Jordan reported intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. In retaliation, US missiles struck a Revolutionary Guards Navy headquarters and other targets in Iran, reportedly killing four people and injuring five. These exchanges follow Houthi actions in Yemen, which have imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and disrupted shipping in the Red Sea's Bab el-Mandeb strait. The blockade has significantly impacted global oil prices, pushing them above $100 per barrel and fueling concerns about an economic downturn. The Iranian army stated that Trump's threats only strengthened their resolve, underscoring the volatile nature of the ongoing conflict.

major military punishment

— President Donald TrumpPresident Donald Trump's vow of retaliation against Iran.
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