Cartoon Hawk Trump Opens US-Israeli Lethal Bombing of Iran
Key Takeaways
- Shelly Kittleson, an American freelance journalist, was kidnapped in Baghdad.
- A suspect tied to Kataib Hezbollah was taken into custody by Iraqi authorities.
- U.S. State Department says it is aware and coordinating with FBI to secure her release.
US-Israel Bomb Iran, Kill Hundreds
Trump launched US-Israeli forces in Operation Epic Fury.
The campaign killed 555 people including 153 children at a girls' school.
The Council on Foreign Relations described the campaign as a shift to pursuing regime change.
Six US Soldiers Killed
CENTCOM confirmed six US service members killed.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found only 27% of Americans approved.
Trump threatened to keep the pressure on Iran.
Iran Retaliates with Strikes, Closes Strait
Iran retaliated by declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed.
“A foreign journalist has been kidnapped in Iraq, the Ministry of Interior confirms, without providing any information about the reporter’s identity”
Iran launched missile strikes on Israel that killed 11 people.
Iran's defense ministry threatened no mercy or forgiveness.
American Journalist Shelly Kittleson Kidnapped in Baghdad
Shelly Kittleson was abducted in Baghdad.
A suspect with ties to Kataib Hezbollah was taken into custody.
Kittleson had been repeatedly warned of threats.
Analysts Warn Bombing War Risks Unraveling Region
The Atlantic Council warned the war was a high-risk gamble.
Congressional Democrats demanded briefings.
Trump said the US would be leaving Iran within two to three weeks.
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