US launches military strikes against Iranian coastal targets
The US launched military strikes on Iranian coastal targets near Bandar Abbas, prompting warnings from Washington and pledges of a decisive response from Tehran.
The United States has conducted military strikes against coastal installations in southern Iran, causing explosions near the strategic port cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik. The attack marks the first direct military confrontation between the two countries in a month.
Following the operation, US President Donald Trump issued a warning against Iranian retaliation, claiming that leadership in Tehran is "begging" for a diplomatic solution. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that while Iran does not seek a broader military confrontation, the nation will "respond decisively to aggressors." Meanwhile, Iranian naval officials maintained that their maritime forces remain operational despite the bombardments.
Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro).
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