US strikes Iran strategic sites after Hormuz attacks, Trump warns of annihilation
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US forces struck strategic targets across Iran on September 1 in response to IRGC attacks on shipping and US military assets in the Strait of Hormuz. Explosions were reported near Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Qeshm Island, and the airports of Chabahar, Konarak, and Jiroft. President Donald Trump warned that a third Iranian attack would lead to the country's annihilation as a state.
Key Facts
- The US operation lasted from 18:00 to 01:00 Central European Time on September 1.
- Explosions were recorded near Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Qeshm Island, and the airports of Chabahar, Konarak, and Jiroft.
- The IRGC responded with targeted missile and drone strikes on US military bases in the region.
- President Donald Trump told Fox News that a third Iranian attack would lead to the country's annihilation as a state.
US Military Operation
US Central Command (CentCom) said the operation was a response to IRGC actions against commercial shipping and US military personnel in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes lasted from 18:00 to 01:00 Central European Time on September 1. Explosions were recorded near Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Qeshm Island, and the airports of Chabahar, Konarak, and Jiroft.
Iranian Response
The IRGC announced targeted missile and drone strikes on US military bases in the region. Tehran also said it would further tighten control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Warning
President Donald Trump told Fox News that a third Iranian attack would lead to the country's annihilation as a state. He expressed doubt about the prospects for diplomatic negotiations and a deal with Tehran, saying the value of any agreement with Iran had been lost despite many previous opportunities.
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