U.S. has launched ‘large and powerful’ strikes on Iran, Trump says - NBC News
The U.S. military launched significant strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz following alleged mine-laying activities. Iran claims the strikes hit a wedding celebration, resulting in civilian casualties, while the U.S. maintains it only targets military infrastructure.
Why it matters
This escalation marks a dangerous spike in geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran, threatening regional stability and global trade routes.
TEHRAN, Iran — Hostilities between the United States and Iran escalated overnight into Wednesday, with Tehran attacking American bases across the Middle East after a U.S. strike was alleged to have hit a home hosting a wedding event, killing five and wounding dozens. President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social Tuesday that the U.S. had launched a wave of “large and powerful” strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for what he said was a “failed attempt” at laying mines along the vital trade route. Trump told reporters at the Oval Office on Wednesday that the U.S. military could attack again. “It was a very heavy attack last night, and we’re prepared to do another one any time we want,” he said. U.S.
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