US Launches New Airstrikes Against Iran After Trump Ends Truce

The United States launched a new wave of airstrikes against Iran on Wednesday, targeting the southern coast and Kharg Island, after President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire between the two nations over. The strikes were intended to degrade Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels.Source: hoydo CENTCOM stated the US is holding Iran accountable for "unjustified aggression" against civilian crews.Source: lavanguardia Reports indicate at least eight Iranian soldiers and one member of the Revolutionary Guard were killed.Source: elnacionalve Iran denounced the attacks as a "clear violation" of the permanent ceasefire agreement signed on June 17.Source: diariolibree In response, the Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for 85 attacks against US bases in Persian Gulf countries, using missiles and drones, according to state news agency IRNA.Source: elnacionalve Trump, speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara, said he ended the truce because Iran is "garbage" and claimed Tehran recently contacted his administration seeking a deal, though he expressed skepticism about any commitment.Source: hoydo