US escalates with fresh strikes on Iran as ceasefire frays
TL;DR
The US launched a second day of self-defense strikes against targets in Iran, directed by President Trump, as a fragile two-month ceasefire appears close to collapsing. Trump has pledged to “hit them hard again” following clashes near the Strait of Hormuz and the downing of a US helicopter, signaling a broader escalation even as other political and policy headlines run in parallel.
- Trump news at a glance: president follows through on threats against Iran with fresh strikes The Guardian
- US says second day of strikes ‘completed’ – as it happened The Guardian
- Sea drone rescues US army helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz BBC
- US and Iran exchange fire for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire Reuters
- U.S. bombs Iran for second straight night Axios
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