US launches fresh Iran strikes as CENTCOM resumes naval blockade
The US has launched new strikes against Iran as CENTCOM reinstates a naval blockade, escalating fears of a full-scale conflict.
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The story so far
In response, the IRGC claims to have conducted strikes on US military sites located in the Gulf. Coverage from The New York Times, Al Jazeera, Reuters, and dw.com emphasizes the potential for a return to full-scale war.
Reports highlight threats from Donald Trump to target Iranian power plants and bridges. Attention remains on whether Tehran will implement new shipping blocks and if the US will proceed with the threatened strikes on infrastructure.
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Sources (11)
- Iran War Latest: U.S. launches new wave of strikes in escalating battle over Strait of Hormuz CBS News · 51d ago
- First Thing: Trump flip-flops on Hormuz toll and threatens Iran’s civilian infrastructure The Guardian · 51d ago
- Trump administration live updates: U.S. launches daylight strikes on Iran NBC News · 51d ago
- US says it has launched fresh strikes on Iran The Times of Israel · 51d ago
- U.S. launches fresh wave of attacks on Iran after Trump threatens wider strikes The Washington Post · 51d ago
- Iran war live: At least 30 civilians killed in recent US air strikes Al Jazeera · 51d ago
- Trump warns U.S. strikes on Iran could get ‘really bad’ next week with power plants targeted CNBC · 51d ago
- Iran War Live Updates: Fears of Return to Full-Scale Conflict As Strikes Intensify The New York Times · 51d ago
- US attacks Iran as IRGC claims strikes on US military sites in Gulf Al Jazeera · 51d ago
- Iran war live: Trump threatens power plant hits and Tehran warns of new shipping blocks Reuters · 51d ago
- Trump threatens strikes on Iranian bridges, power plants dw.com · 51d ago
The obvious questions
What targets has the US threatened to hit?
According to Reuters and dw.com, Donald Trump has threatened strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges.
How has Iran responded to the US actions?
The IRGC claims to have carried out strikes on US military sites in the Gulf, and Tehran has warned of new shipping blocks.
What is the status of naval operations in the region?
CENTCOM has resumed a naval blockade.
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