Trump announced and then canceled planned strikes on Iran

US President Donald Trump announced plans for a "very strong strike" against Iran, threatening to "bomb the shit out of Iran" and seize oil infrastructure. This followed military exchanges and Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure declaration. However, Trump later canceled the planned
US President Donald Trump announced intentions for a "very strong strike" against Iran, threatening to "bomb the shit out of Iran" if a proposed agreement was not reached. He also outlined plans to seize Kharg Island and other Iranian oil infrastructure. These statements came after two consecutive nights of US military attacks on Iranian facilities and Iran's retaliatory strikes on US bases in the Middle East. Trump characterized an April ceasefire as "the most violated in history." Amidst the escalating tensions, Tehran reportedly declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. However, hours after his pronouncements, Trump ultimately canceled the planned military operations.
Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда, Громадське, Forbes Ukraine
Sources
- Громадське — Трамп погрожує «вибомбити лайно» з Ірану, поновивши удари після «найбільш порушуваного перемир’я в історії»
- Forbes Ukraine — США та Іран знову обмінялися ударами. Тегеран заявив, що закрив Ормузьку протоку
- Радіо Свобода — Трамп анонсував новий «дуже сильний» удар по Ірану і заявив про плани взяти під контроль острів Харк
- Українська правда — Трамп анонсував "дуже сильний удар" по Ірану і обіцяє захопити ключовий острів
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