Trump vows to strike Iran 'very hard' tonight and tomorrow

President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will attack Iran 'very hard' tonight and tomorrow, in a direct threat that escalates hostilities after the collapse of a June ceasefire. In an interview with conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt, Trump said, 'We're going to hit them very hard tonight and we're going to hit them very hard tomorrow, and there is absolutely nothing they can do about it.' Source: hoydo Source: infobae

Possible targets

Trump identified Mount Kolang Gaz La in Isfahan province as a potential target, alleging that Iran has a fourth nuclear facility there. He described it as 'a possible target for a good, accurate shot straight at the main door.' Source: hoydo

Naval blockade and fees

Hours earlier, the administration announced the resumption of a naval blockade of Iranian ports, effective Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET (20:00 GMT). Additionally, the US will charge a 20% fee to foreign vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz as compensation for protection. Source: infobae

Background

The threats follow recent exchanges of fire in the Persian Gulf, which broke the truce established by a memorandum of understanding signed on June 17. Source: hoydo