Trump Threatens New Iran Strikes Tonight, Eyeing Kharg Island as Hormuz Blockade Drags On
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 11
Trump Threatens New Iran Strikes Tonight, Eyeing Kharg Island as Hormuz Blockade Drags On
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 11
Summary
Trump said the United States would hit Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT” and suggested it could soon seize Kharg Island, escalating a second straight day of public warnings about planned military action.
Hegseth also previewed coming bombing raids, saying strikes “tonight” or “tomorrow night” would be “strong” and “clear” after U.S. forces hit dozens of Iranian radars, air defenses and other targets on Wednesday.
The administration said it is telegraphing attacks to pressure Tehran into a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively blocked for months.
The threats came a day after Iran downed a U.S. Apache helicopter gunship and two Army aviators were rescued from the ocean by a sea drone, underscoring the risks of the widening confrontation.