US carries out strikes in Iran as Trump warns against retaliation

The United States executed military strikes against Iranian positions in Bandar Abbas and Sirik, marking the first direct exchange of fire between the two nations in a month.

Following the operations, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington is prepared to launch additional military actions if Tehran chooses to retaliate. Trump also claimed that Iranian leadership is eager to secure a diplomatic agreement with the United States.

In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran does not seek a broader conflict, though he warned that the country will "decisively respond to aggressors." The military action represents a significant escalation in regional hostilities following weeks of rising friction along critical Middle Eastern maritime routes.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro)