US strikes Iran for 13th night amid political split and regional threats

US forces struck Iranian targets for a 13th night as President Trump rejected ceasefire talks, Congress split on the war, and Red Sea shipping faced Houthi attacks.
United States forces carried out a thirteenth consecutive night of air strikes against Iranian military infrastructure, command hubs, and naval assets. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Washington is achieving "very good results" and rejected immediate ceasefire negotiations, insisting Tehran must face further military pressure.
In Washington, political divisions over the conflict widened after the House of Representatives approved a resolution to end military action against Iran, only for the measure to be blocked in the Senate.
Meanwhile, regional instability continues to threaten global trade routes as Yemen's Houthi movement launched fresh attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, blocking vessels near the Bab el-Mandeb strait. In a separate security development, a Romanian F-16 fighter jet intercepted and shot down an unauthorized drone that violated the country's airspace, marking the latest intrusion into NATO territory.
Sources: HRT Vijesti, Index, Klix, Vijesti
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