US Launches Third Wave of Attacks on Iran

The United States initiated a new series of strikes against Iran early Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in the resurgent conflict. President Donald Trump, however, indicated that diplomatic avenues remain open, suggesting a deal with Tehran is still achievable.

Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the attacks began at 8:45 p.m. GMT, marking the third consecutive night of military operations. CENTCOM stated these strikes aim to impose high costs on Iran's military and degrade its ability to threaten civilian populations and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

The White House confirmed to AFP that Trump had formally notified Congress of the renewed military operations against Iran. This notification grants the Pentagon an additional 60 days to operate in the region without requiring further congressional approval.

Trump also threatened to destroy Pickaxe Mountain, an underground nuclear site near Natanz. Western intelligence believes Iran uses this facility for undeclared uranium enrichment activities. The escalating tensions sent oil prices soaring, with benchmarks jumping more than nine percent on heightened conflict concerns.

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We're going to hit them very hard tonight, and we're going to hit them very hard again tomorrow.