Watch: US Launches Fresh Strikes On Iran
An official statement by U.S. Central Command said the operation spanned over seven hours.
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.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose above $80 per barrel, while Brent crude climbed past $87 after extending gains from the previous session.
Saudi Arabia is diverting around four million barrels of crude per day through its East-West pipeline to the Red Sea, while the United Arab Emirates is reportedly planning a new port
The U.S. military said its latest five-hour operation targeted sites in Bushehr and Bandar Abbas to weaken Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping.
Trump made the announcement on Truth Social as tensions with Iran continue to dominate the administration's foreign policy agenda.
According to the report, the proposed blockade would apply to vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports, while commercial traffic from other nations would continue to have access to the strategic waterway.
U.S. Central Command announced the end of its latest round of strikes against Iran.