Trump says US strikes on Iran are 'in honour' of killed American soldiers
US President Trump said the latest strikes on Iran were carried out 'in honour' of killed American military personnel. Iran responded with attacks on targets in Syria and Jordan, as two ships reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Trump said the latest round of air strikes on Iran was carried out in honour of American military personnel killed during the conflict. The remarks came after the ninth consecutive night of strikes.
Iran announced it had responded with retaliatory strikes on targets in Syria and Jordan. Separately, two ships were reported to have exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, though a direct link to the conflict has not yet been confirmed.
The developments show the regional conflict is increasingly spilling beyond its original borders, directly affecting neighbouring countries such as Jordan and Syria. The international community has expressed concern that the escalation could widen into a broader regional confrontation.
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