US Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran After Hormuz Attacks
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The US military has launched fresh retaliatory strikes against Iran, targeting military infrastructure in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command stated that over 80 targets were hit, including air defense systems, command and control networks, and other military infrastructure. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted 85 US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait in response, and also claimed to have downed a US drone. Sirens warning of incoming attacks sounded in both Kuwait and Bahrain. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte backed the US strikes, calling them "absolutely necessary" and stating that Iran was violating a ceasefire. Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf reacted by listing what he labeled as "major" violations of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries, posting that "the era of bullying and extortion is over." Iran's Foreign Ministry issued a warning about the consequences of the US breach of the treaty and said it would take decisive measures to protect its national security. The strikes occurred amid a 60-day ceasefire laid out in the US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed last month.
What’s reported
The US launched "retaliatory" strikes against Iran after Iran reportedly fired at three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command said over 80 targets were hit, including Iranian air defense systems, command and control networks, and other military infrastructure.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted 85 US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait and downed a US drone.
Sirens warning of incoming attacks sounded in Kuwait and Bahrain.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called the US strikes "absolutely necessary."
Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf listed "major" violations of the Memorandum of Understanding and said "the era of bullying and extortion is over."
Iran's Foreign Ministry said it would take "decisive measures" to protect its national security.
The strikes took place amid a 60-day ceasefire as laid out in the US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed last month.
Key figures
Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Iran's top negotiator
US Central Command (CENTCOM)
Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC)
US President Donald Trump
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Sources: dw.com
