US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Hours after the United States launched a major military strike on Iran, US President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Tehran and dismissed reports that Washington was trying to push Iran into negotiations.
Trump said the United States was not seeking to pressure Iran into talks and claimed that Washington now has “almost total control” over the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. He also pointed to Iran’s worsening economic situation, saying the country was moving towards an unavoidable crisis.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “I’m not trying to force Iran to the bargaining table, as ABC Fake News reported. I couldn’t care less if they sign a worthless, to them, agreement. I like our position now much better, with almost total control of the Hormuz Strait and their economy totally collapsing. They are just playing out the inevitable,” Trump also questioned whether the Iranian public would challenge the country’s leadership. “When are the Iranian people going to rise up and fight?” Trump wrote.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: US Strike Hits Wedding Home In Southern Iran
The Trump administration’s latest warning came after a US strike in southern Iran reportedly killed four people, including a child, and injured more than 50 others. According to the Iranian Red Crescent, shrapnel from a US missile hit a residential property in Kuhestak, located in Sirik County in Hormozgan province. A wedding celebration was reportedly taking place at the house when the strike occurred.
“Following a US missile attack, shrapnel hit a residential home in the city of Kuhestak,” the organisation said in a post on X. The Red Crescent said four people, including a young child, were killed, while more than 50 others suffered injuries. The exact US target in Sirik County has not been established. The incident has nevertheless drawn attention because the area is close to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping and energy route.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: More US Strikes Reported Across Southern Iran
The reported incident in Sirik came amid a wider wave of US military operations across southern Iran. Iranian media reported explosions at several locations, including areas close to the Strait of Hormuz. An attack was also reported near an airport in Kerman province. The latest strikes have added to the growing military pressure on Iran and further increased tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway is particularly important because it carries a significant share of the world’s oil shipments. Any prolonged disruption could therefore have an impact on global energy prices, shipping and international trade.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran Launches Missile And Drone Attacks
Iran responded to the US strikes with a wave of missile and drone attacks targeting US forces and interests in the Middle East. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched ballistic missile attacks against US military positions, including a facility in Jordan. The IRGC said it targeted a US Marine Corps barracks at Camp Titin, a military facility near Jordan’s Gulf of Aqaba. The Iranian attacks marked another major escalation in the confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The strikes also raised concerns that the conflict could expand beyond Iran and directly affect more US military positions and allied countries across the region.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Trump Says Iran’s Economy Is Collapsing
Trump also highlighted Iran’s economic difficulties while defending the US military campaign. According to the US President, Washington’s current position is stronger because of what he described as growing US control over the Strait of Hormuz and increasing economic pressure on Tehran. Trump dismissed reports that the United States was attempting to force Iran into negotiations, saying he was satisfied with Washington’s current position. His comments suggest that the Trump administration is prioritising military and economic pressure rather than immediately pursuing a new diplomatic agreement with Tehran.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Strait Of Hormuz Remains Key Flashpoint
The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as one of the main flashpoints in the latest US-Iran confrontation. The narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and is a vital route for global oil and gas shipments. Any military escalation in or around the Strait can quickly create concerns for energy markets and international shipping. The latest US strikes and Iranian retaliation have therefore increased fears of a wider regional confrontation. With Washington claiming greater control over the waterway and Tehran responding with missile and drone attacks, the Strait of Hormuz remains at the centre of the rapidly escalating US-Iran conflict.
