President Trump Vows Retribution Against Iran Following Heavy Wave of US Military Strikes
The US military launched a heavy wave of strikes against Iran in retaliation for an attempted surprise attack on US military positions. President Trump stated that it is now the United States' turn to hit the country, promising a forceful response to Tehran's recent actions. The conflict is widening as Saudi Arabia joined the forces, conducting joint strikes with the US against Iran-backed militias in Iraq. These operations targeted terrorist logistics and weapons sites, resulting in at least 20 people killed and 32 others injured. Simultaneously, the war has expanded into the Mediterranean, with a drone strike causing a fire on two gas vessels at Egypt's Damietta Port. This marks a significant expansion of regional hostilities into energy infrastructure. While the US government announced further sanctions against Iranian entities to cut off energy income, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps maintains that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US interference continues. The administration's actions have also prompted a response from Jordan, which intercepted five missiles from Iran, and Iraq, which condemned the joint US-Saudi strikes as a violation of its sovereignty.