US carries out new attacks on Iran, Trump says agreement to halt fighting is ‘over’
The United States has launched additional military strikes against Iran following Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump declared the previous ceasefire over and warned of further potential strikes against Iranian infrastructure.
Why it matters
The escalation threatens global oil supply chains and risks a broader military conflict in the Middle East, marking a significant breakdown in diplomatic stability.
The US carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday night, hours after president Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signalled the end of the ceasefire.
The article reports on actions and statements from both sides, though it focuses heavily on US military justifications.
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