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Trump announces and then cancels planned strikes on Iran

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Posted Jun 12, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-12-1730
Trump announces and then cancels 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, following two nights of military exchanges and Iran's retaliatory strikes. Amidst heightened tensions and Tehran's reported

Following two nights of US military actions against Iranian sites and Iran's retaliatory strikes on American bases, US President Donald Trump publicly announced intentions for a "very strong strike" against Iran. He threatened to "bomb the shit out of Iran" if a proposed agreement was not reached and mentioned plans to seize Kharg Island and other Iranian oil infrastructure. Trump described an April ceasefire as "the most violated in history." Amidst these escalating tensions, Tehran reportedly declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. However, hours after these pronouncements, President Trump ultimately canceled the planned military operations.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда, Громадське, Forbes Ukraine

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