U.S. Launches Sixth Consecutive Night Of Airstrikes On Iran
Central Command said the latest operation targeted Iranian military assets as part of its ongoing campaign to weaken Tehran's military capabilities.
Central Command said the latest operation targeted Iranian military assets as part of its ongoing campaign to weaken Tehran's military capabilities.
“At 6 a.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching a wave of strikes against Iran,” the U.S. military said.
This should have been done by Presidents before him, Trump said.
Trump said Iranian officials had expressed interest in renewed talks
The report said Iran responded by launching missiles and drones toward Gulf states, triggering missile alerts in Bahrain and Kuwait.
Strikes on Iran's energy targets have been saved "for the last", Trump said.
An official statement by U.S. Central Command said the operation spanned over seven hours.
According to U.S. Central Command, the strikes targeted military capabilities that Iran has allegedly used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
His comments came after US Central Command carried out fresh strikes on Iran
The report said Trump is also expected to discuss allegations of foreign interference in the 2020 election.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer opposed moving the bipartisan defense measure forward, arguing that the ongoing war lacks a clear strategy or endgame.
The latest military action marks a further escalation in tensions between the two countries following renewed hostilities in the region.
Trump told reporters that the administration is examining the possibility and warned that the United States would respond if evidence showed Iranian drones were being kept on the island.
Soleimani had killed many and maimed American soldiers. USA got to him before he could get to us, Trump said.
The strikes come a few hours after President Trump announced that a maritime blockade on Iran is reinstated.
Gulf officials reportedly suspect Iran or allied groups exploited roaming agreements with regional telecom providers to identify U.S. personnel.