The US military has conducted strikes on Iranian targets after President Donald Trump accused Iran of a "foolish violation" of its truce following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US military has conducted strikes on Iranian targets after President Donald Trump accused Iran of a "foolish violation" of its truce following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
No casualties were reported when the ship as struck by a one-way attack drone on Thursday, an incident which prompted a planned evacuation of more than 11,000 sailors struck in the region.
No casualties were reported when the ship as struck by a one-way attack drone on Thursday, an incident which prompted a planned evacuation of more than 11,000 sailors struck in the region.
In response, US Central Command said on Friday it had struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.
In response, US Central Command said on Friday it had struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.
Just moments before the strikes was announced, President Trump said "you'll see" when asked if the US would respond to the Iranian attack.
Just moments before the strikes was announced, President Trump said "you'll see" when asked if the US would respond to the Iranian attack.
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