US strikes Iran again as Tehran warns of response to attacks

Washington and Tehran are escalating their conflict, with the United States launching a fresh round of strikes against multiple targets in Iran overnight. The U.S. military's Central Command stated on X that the strikes were a response to "Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression."

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The strikes are in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression.

Iran's top joint military command reacted swiftly, issuing a stern warning that it would target any vessel attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway that has been largely closed for months. Iranian media reported that two ships were fired upon. The command further vowed a "crushing and decisive" response to any "aggression" by the U.S. in the region.

These latest attacks mark a significant development in an escalating exchange of fire that threatens to reignite a full-scale war. A fragile ceasefire had been established in early April, temporarily pausing hostilities. However, the U.S. and Iran have traded fire several times since then, even as negotiators have struggled to secure a lasting peace deal.

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We're going to be attacking them, attacking them very hard.

President Donald Trump reiterated his threat of further attacks, telling reporters, "We're going to be attacking them, attacking them very hard." U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth added that the strikes aimed to "advance our military interests and also enhance our diplomatic position," suggesting a willingness to "negotiate with bombs" if necessary.

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The strikes would 'advance our military interests and also enhance our diplomatic position.'

Iranian news agencies reported explosions in several southern cities, including Sirik, Kangan, Bandar Abbas, and Minab. Iran accused the U.S. of striking reservoirs supplying drinking water to villages, labeling the action a "calculated war crime and a flagrant violation of human rights."

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If we need to negotiate with bombs, we'll negotiate with bombs.