US launches more Iran strikes after Trump orders new blockade of Strait of Hormuz, vows to charge fee
Meanwhile, US president Donald Trump told reporters that the United States had reinstated its blockade of Iranian shipping, adding that he wanted the US to be…
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'At 4:45 p.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command began launching the third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, at the Commander in Chief's direction,' CENTCOM said in a statement.' 'These strikes will continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.' Iran has insisted it controls the critical waterway, as another exchange of fire threatened a return to all-out war. Conflict in the region has escalated over the past week after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The group's spokesman declared an 'end to the de-escalation phase' and warned that the 'aggression will not go unanswered or unpunished.' The attack reportedly came as an Iranian aircraft attempted to land at the airport.
Furthermore, Trump said earlier on Monday that the US wanted to control the Strait of Hormuz, receiving 20% of the value of transported cargo as compensation for ensuring safe navigation there. "Forces struck Iranian military air-defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone capabilities, and small boats using U.S. fighter aircraft, naval vessels, one-way attack aerial drones, and one-way attack sea drones for the first time," CENTCOM said in a statement. U.S. Central Command said Sunday that forces targeted various Iranian vessels and facilities, and it contradicted Tehran's claim that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, insisting that "Iran does not control" the vital shipping lanes.
In addition, The president's plan to position the U.S. as "the guardian of the Hormuz Strait" was met with opposition on Monday. Oil prices rose two per cent on Tuesday to their highest in four weeks, as the U.S. reimposed its naval blockade of Iran while the two countries stepped up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. is maxing out its strategic oil reserves as Trump vows to control the Strait of Hormuz.
Moreover, "We are going to be reimbursed for protection," Trump said, referring to Washington’s actions aimed at ensuring normal navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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'At 4:45 p.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command began launching the third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, at the Commander in Chief's direction,' CENTCOM said in a statement.' 'These strikes will continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.' Iran has insisted it controls the critical waterway, as another exchange of fire threatened a return to all-out war.
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Conflict in the region has escalated over the past week after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
according to The Independent — World +2The group's spokesman declared an 'end to the de-escalation phase' and warned that the 'aggression will not go unanswered or unpunished.' The attack reportedly came as an Iranian aircraft attempted to land at the airport.
according to The Independent — World +2Trump said earlier on Monday that the US wanted to control the Strait of Hormuz, receiving 20% of the value of transported cargo as compensation for ensuring safe navigation there.
according to TASS"Forces struck Iranian military air-defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone capabilities, and small boats using U.S. fighter aircraft, naval vessels, one-way attack aerial drones, and one-way attack sea drones for the first time," CENTCOM said in a statement.
according to CBS News — LatestU.S. Central Command said Sunday that forces targeted various Iranian vessels and facilities, and it contradicted Tehran's claim that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, insisting that "Iran does not control" the vital shipping lanes.
according to CBS News — LatestThe president's plan to position the U.S. as "the guardian of the Hormuz Strait" was met with opposition on Monday.
according to ABC News — Top StoriesOil prices rose two per cent on Tuesday to their highest in four weeks, as the U.S. reimposed its naval blockade of Iran while the two countries stepped up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz
according to CTV NewsThe U.S. is maxing out its strategic oil reserves as Trump vows to control the Strait of Hormuz.
according to MarketWatch"We are going to be reimbursed for protection," Trump said, referring to Washington’s actions aimed at ensuring normal navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
according to TASSHowever, others say he has shown an intense interest in exploring unusual avenues for covering some of the war effort's costs since shortly after it began in late February.
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