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US Expands Iran Attacks as Trump Warns Tehran and Houthis Over Red Sea Strikes

From The Guardian · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The US expanded its attacks on Iran, striking targets from Bahrain to Kuwait and reaching the Caspian Sea.
  • Former President Trump warned Tehran and its Houthi allies against further Red Sea strikes.
  • Reports indicate Iran rejected a US ceasefire proposal, though Iraq disputed this claim.

The United States launched extensive strikes across Iran on Friday, hitting targets as far north as the Caspian Sea and extending to allied nations including Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait. The escalation comes as former President Donald Trump issued a stern warning, threatening "major military punishment" against Tehran and its Houthi allies in Yemen. This action follows the Houthis' expansion of attacks to a critical shipping chokepoint at the entrance to the Red Sea.

Amidst the regional tensions, Iran reportedly retaliated with missile and drone fire against US bases and allied territories. The New York Times reported that Iran had rejected a US ceasefire proposal, which was allegedly delivered by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. However, Iraq later disputed this report, adding to the complex diplomatic landscape. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had previously claimed that Iran was seeking a ceasefire, a statement now complicated by the conflicting reports.

major military punishment

— Donald TrumpFormer President Trump's warning to Tehran and its Houthi allies over Red Sea strikes.
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