Donald Trump launches new strikes on Iran as ceasefire talks collapse | World | News
The US is reportedly striking Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are in jeopardy. Journalist Barak David reports: “Senior American official: US military attacked Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz region.”
Iranian state media also reports that there was an attack in Sirik’s Tahrovieh city, although the source is not yet known. US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the attacks on Friday, calling them “a strong response to yesterday’s attack on a commercial ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz.”
After Iran hit M/V Ever Lovely with a one-way attack drone on June 25, US planes hit Iran’s missile and drone depots and coastal radar sites.
At the time of the attack, the Singapore-flagged cargo ship was leaving the Bosphorus along the Oman coast. CENTCOM added: “Iranian forces’ unwarranted attack on commercial shipping was a clear violation of the ceasefire.
“Furthermore, Iran’s dangerous behavior has undermined freedom of navigation as trade increasingly flows through the vital international trade corridor.
“CENTCOM forces continue to provide safe passage coordination and support to commercial ships passing through the strait.
“The U.S. military remains ready and vigilant to ensure that all aspects of the agreement with Iran are observed, complied with, and remain in full force.”
Donald Trump He had previously hinted that there would be a response to the Iranian attack. When asked if there would be consequences, he said: “You’ll find out.”
The US President was also asked whether the ceasefire was still valid, but he did not give a definitive answer.
He said: “I didn’t like the fact that yesterday they opened fire on a ship, not an allied ship, but a ship, a very expensive ship – actually four, we shot down three. They shouldn’t do that.”
