Iran Launches New Missile Wave After Trump Claims Threat Nearly Eliminated
Key Takeaways
- Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles at Israel and Gulf states after Trump's address.
- Trump claimed Tehran threat nearly eliminated while Iran continued attacks on Israel and Gulf states.
- Oil tanker hit; drones and missiles disrupted Gulf energy shipments amid the attacks.
Iran Strikes Despite Trump Claims
Iran launched a new wave of missile attacks just hours after Trump claimed the threat was nearly eliminated.
“Iran has launched a new wave of missiles at Israel after United States President Donald Trump said Washington had “destroyed the Iranian military” and was close to achieving its war objectives”
Nearly three dozen countries convened to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian military spokesperson called Trump's speech delusional and insisted Tehran maintains hidden stockpiles.
Strait of Hormuz Economic Shock
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered international alarm and economic shock.
Oil prices surged nearly 7%.
The GCC demanded the UN Security Council take all necessary measures.
Rising Civilian Toll
The Iranian Red Crescent reported 201 dead and 747 injured across Iran.
“Iran is continuing retaliatory attacks across the Middle East”
The deadliest strike hit a girls' school in Minab, killing at least 153 children and staff.
Hezbollah killed four Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon.
Domestic Political Fallout
Only 27% of Americans approved the strikes.
Congressional Democrats demanded briefings on the war's legality.
The Council on Foreign Relations warned it was a high-risk gamble.
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