US President Donald Trump said the United States will 'probably attack Iran with great force tonight,' according to i24NEWS. Specific targets and timing were not detailed.
US President Donald Trump said the United States will 'probably attack Iran with great force tonight,' according to i24NEWS. The statement, reported at 15:56 Jerusalem, cited Iran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. A senior American official confirmed that Trump will order strikes on Iran again tonight, as the nightly campaign against Iranian targets continues.
The Zioneer first reported Trump's statement at 15:56 Jerusalem. Within minutes, Trump linked the planned strikes to Iran's firing on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran had 'behaved badly.' A senior American official subsequently confirmed that the president will order strikes again tonight, according to a separate report.
The development comes amid a broader US military campaign against Iran. The Zioneer has previously reported on Trump's diplomatic engagements in the region, including calls with Lebanese President Aoun and Prime Minister Netanyahu, and his urging of restraint in Lebanon. The context of the ongoing campaign includes the IDF maintaining a security zone in southern Lebanon and tensions over maritime trade routes.
Specific targets, timing, and scope of the potential strikes were not disclosed. The official confirmation did not provide additional operational details.
5 developments
- StrongTrump hints at reinstating naval blockade on Iran; Hegseth says US may strike deeper tonight
- ConfirmedHegseth vows US will hit Iran hard across key facilities tonight
- ConfirmedHegseth warns US will hit Iran hard on American terms
- DevelopingUS Defense Secretary Hegseth warns Iran against challenging America
Source and signal
- Internal intake