Major US Military Operation Against Iran Near the Strait of Hormuz
The United States announced it has launched comprehensive airstrikes against Iran following a missile attack on a military base in Jordan and an attempt to deploy naval mines.
US President Donald Trump announced that large and powerful strikes have been launched against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. It was reported that this move is in retaliation for Iran launching a missile at an American base in Jordan and attempting to place naval mines in the region.
Stern Statement and New Warnings from Trump
In a statement made via a social media platform, US President Donald Trump stated that the strikes were in response to Iran's attempt to add naval mines to the strait.
Trump also stated that if Iran makes any potential retaliation, it will face a much more violent response and very little will be left of the country.
Reactions from Iran and Military Officials
The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces stated in a message on Telegram that they will impose a heavy cost on the American enemy and that the enemy will pay for its hostile actions.
Iranian state television reported that the US struck certain civilian targets in Hormozgan province and Qeshm Island, including a fish meal factory.
Regional Military Moves and Rationales
US Central Command announced that a limited and precise action was carried out to prevent the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from laying mines in the critical waterway.
This military escalation constitutes the latest link in the ongoing war since American and Israel forces launched attacks on Iran in late February, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.