The United States launches another round of airstrikes on multiple targets in Iran overnight, the U.S. military says. U.S. Central Command says the strikes begin shortly after midnight in Tehran and are completed about four hours later. Several outlets report that the operation is described by U.S. officials as a response to Iran’s actions and as retaliation tied to what the United States calls ongoing aggression.
The new strikes follow President Donald Trump’s statements that further U.S. attacks would occur if no peace deal is secured. Reporting also links the heightened rhetoric to a broader effort to pressure Iran toward negotiations, with Trump urging Tehran to sign a deal to end the conflict.
One report notes that earlier this week the U.S. also struck Iran after a helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz, which Trump attributed to Iran, and that the U.S. had fired on an oil tanker allegedly attempting to transport Iranian oil in violation of port restrictions. Iran’s officials warn of retaliation and say they will “stand firm,” as both sides trade threats and attacks.
