US strikes 10 Iranian targets after regional attacks; Trump warns of 'military finish'

The United States military launched strikes against 10 Iranian targets, including military surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, and drone storage facilities. The action, ordered by President Donald Trump, follows Iran's recent attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. Central Command announced the strikes on social media, detailing that the targets were located in and near the Strait of Hormuz. This marks a continuation of escalating tensions and retaliatory actions between Washington and Tehran, which began on Thursday with a series of exchanges involving ships in the vital waterway and U.S. military bases.

President Trump issued a stark warning on his social media platform, Truth Social. He stated that the U.S. had again targeted Iranian missile and drone storage sites, as well as coastal radar locations, due to violations of a ceasefire agreement. Trump cautioned that if the situation deteriorates further, the U.S. might be "forced to militarily finish the job," implying the complete annihilation of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The ongoing confrontation has seen both nations engage in attacks on commercial vessels and military installations. The U.S. has announced plans to expand shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iran's actions, while Tehran seeks to disrupt passage through the strategic chokepoint.

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If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist.