US President Trump says US striking Iranian targets near Hormuz
US President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social account on Tuesday that the US is striking Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for Iran’s "failed attempt" to add sea mines in the Strait, which currently “has no mines.”
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States has launched strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iran's failed attempt to place sea mines in the strategic waterway. The Strait, which currently has no mines, was targeted due to Iran's shooting of eight missiles at a US military base in Jordan, all of which were successfully intercepted.
The US is currently carrying out large and powerful retaliatory strikes in retaliation for Iran's actions. If Iran retaliates against this justified attack, they can expect a much harder and higher level of response, but it will not be the most significant attack yet. President Trump emphasized that this is just the beginning of the end for the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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