Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’ after first exchange of fire in weeks
The US carried out strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, sparking retaliation from Tehran against US military targets in the Middle East.
US President Donald Trump vowed on Monday to retaliate "hard" following the first exchange of fire between Iran and the United States in weeks. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared the administration would maintain its pressure campaign aimed at crippling Tehran's economy, with Iran retaliating with missile and drone attacks against Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.
The ongoing conflict has kept the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed, causing global oil prices to rise. On Sunday, the US launched strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran to respond with attacks on US military bases in the Middle East. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for dialogue, emphasizing that continuing the war is detrimental to no one's interests.
Despite Iran claiming to have shot down some American drones, the US military stated that all the missiles fired at US forces were intercepted. Mediators have attempted to negotiate an end to the war for months, but recent talks have been unsuccessful.
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