US launches military strikes on Iran following weeks of maritime tension

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

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington would launch additional strikes if Tehran chooses to retaliate, claiming that Iranian leaders are eager to reach a diplomatic agreement with the United States. In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that while Tehran does not seek a broader conflict, it will "decisively respond to aggressors."

The military action signals a significant escalation in Middle Eastern hostilities following several weeks of rising friction along critical maritime routes.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro)