President Donald Trump said Tuesday evening that US forces are conducting broad, powerful strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, according to his statement as reported by Israeli media. He said the strikes respond to Iran's failed attempt to lay naval mines and the launch of eight missiles at a US base in Jordan, all of which were intercepted. Trump warned that if Iran retaliates it will face far heavier strikes, and that a larger attack remains pending that could leave 'very little of the Islamic Republic of Iran.'
At 20:27 Jerusalem time, President Donald Trump issued a statement confirming that US forces are conducting "broad and powerful" strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said the operation targets Iranian positions in response to the regime's failed attempt to lay naval mines in the strait and the launch of eight missiles at a US military base in Jordan, all of which were intercepted. He warned that if Iran retaliates, it "will be attacked again—with much heavier force," and that a larger pending attack remains that could leave "very little of the Islamic Republic of Iran."
Earlier, at approximately 19:21, reports emerged of explosions across southern Iran, including in Bandar Abbas, on Qeshm Island, and in the ports of Sirik, Chabahar, Konarak, and Jask. A US official told Al Arabiya that American forces had struck targets in Bandar Abbas. U.S. Central Command subsequently confirmed a fresh wave of strikes, describing them as "precise defensive strikes" in response to Iranian attacks on commercial shipping.
Israeli security sources assessed that the incident in the Gulf is relatively localized and part of the ongoing exchanges since President Trump's declaration, according to an N12 report. No immediate reports of casualties from the strikes have been confirmed by independent sources.
15 developments
- DevelopingTrump warns Iran of 'much worse' strikes if Hormuz shipping attacks continue
- StrongTrump says Iran struck a merchant ship in the Strait of Hormuz, US intercepted three drones
- DevelopingTrump: each Iran strike on Hormuz vessels will trigger US bombing of a bridge or power plant, including near Tehran
- ConfirmedTrump warns Iran: US will strike any nuclear site, retaliate 10-fold if Hormuz attacks continue
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