President Donald Trump Vows Retribution as US Military Launches Heavy Wave of Strikes Against Iran
The US military launched a heavy wave of strikes against Iran in retaliation for an attempted attack on US military positions on Tuesday. President Donald Trump vowed retribution for the surprise attack, telling reporters that it is now the US turn to hit the country. The strikes targeted multiple locations in southern Iran, including Bandar Abbas, Kish, and Qeshm Island, causing explosions and injuring several residents. This escalation follows a period of several days of relative calm. Saudi Arabia has also joined the conflict, conducting joint strikes with the US against Iran-backed militias in Iraq. These strikes resulted in the death of at least 20 people and 32 others injured. Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as US threats and interference continue. The conflict is widening, with Egyptian infrastructure being struck for the first time. A drone strike at an Egyptian port caused a fire on two vessels, though no injuries were reported. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at historically low levels due to the ongoing tensions.