US hits Iran again as Trump threatens more
Apnews · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
The United States said it completed a new round of strikes on Iranian military targets on Tuesday, ending a month without military action after earlier attacks resumed on Sunday. Iran then launched missiles and drones at sites across the region, while President Donald Trump publicly threatened further and larger attacks if Tehran retaliates again.
Key Points
- U.S. Central Command said Tuesday evening it had completed strikes on Iranian military targets including air defense sites, radar systems and maritime assets.
- Trump said on social media that if Iran retaliates for what he called a justified attack, it would be hit again harder and at a higher level.
- In a Fox News phone interview, Trump said U.S. forces destroyed large parts of Iran’s radar network, including systems Tehran had tried to rebuild.
- CENTCOM said the latest strikes followed attempted Iranian attacks on commercial shipping and American forces in the Middle East, including near the Strait of Hormuz.
- After the U.S. attacks began, Iran fired ballistic missiles at Jordan, and Jordan’s military said it intercepted 10 while three landed in unpopulated areas.
Why It Matters
The renewed fighting has already been linked to higher global oil prices and adds fresh uncertainty for shipping and energy flows through the Gulf, issues closely watched in Hong Kong’s trade-dependent economy. Trump’s threat of even bigger strikes also points to a risk of further rapid escalation rather than a return to the sanctions-focused approach described by AP.