live U.S. launches fresh Iran strikes as Tehran retaliates in Gulf
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, triggering Iranian attacks on Kuw...
Iran has fired a new round of missiles at Israel, with reports of strikes in several locations, as tensions between the two countries continue.
Iran has launched a new wave of missile strikes targeting Israel, according to reports from Iranian media. The Israeli military confirmed detecting missile launches from Iranian territory and stated that air defence systems are engaged in intercepting the incoming missiles.
Initial reports from Israeli media suggest that missile impacts have been recorded in multiple areas, including Tel Aviv, Haifa, and the Negev. Iranian sources indicated that one strike targeted the Rafael company in Haifa, one of Israel’s major defence contractors. However, full assessments of the extent of the damage are still pending.
The situation remains fluid amid heightened regional tensions. International observers are monitoring developments closely as the conflict continues. There has been no official comment on any potential response or further escalation.
The U.S. says it has launched strikes on Iran after alleged attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington described the action as a response to threats against civilian shipping and a breach of the ceasefire.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over", adding he did not want to engage with Tehran, calling the Iranian leadership "sick people".
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The U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, triggering Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain in the latest escalation to derail efforts to end the war.
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