Trump Threatens Iran With Annihilation After Strikes Hit 8 US Sites
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Updated · The Guardian · Jun 28
Trump Threatens Iran With Annihilation After Strikes Hit 8 US Sites
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 28
Summary
Trump said Iran "will no longer exist" if the US is forced to "militarily complete the job," accusing Tehran of violating a ceasefire agreement.
Iran said it launched a joint missile-and-drone operation against eight US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain after fresh US strikes on multiple targets in Iran.
Kuwait said its air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles and other incoming threats with no injuries or damage, while Bahrain reported damage to a residential building near its international airport but no deaths.
US Central Command said its strikes targeted Iranian surveillance, communications, air defense, drone storage and minelayer capabilities in response to continued attacks on commercial shipping.
The exchange deepened a widening regional crisis, with both Washington and Tehran accusing each other of breaching a truce meant to support negotiations to end the Middle East war.
As the US negotiates unilaterally with Iran, is its four-month-old wartime alliance with Israel already collapsing?
Iran's blockade has halted Hormuz shipping. Is the era of US-guaranteed global maritime freedom now over?
With its mine-clearing fleet depleted, can the US Navy realistically reopen the world's most critical oil chokepoint?
U.S.-Iran Crisis 2026: From Escalation and Ultimatums to Fragile Ceasefire and Uncertain Peace
Overview
In June 2026, the United States and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding promising mutual respect for sovereignty and non-interference, reflecting deep mistrust and long-standing issues between the two countries. While this public agreement was a visible step toward peace, US officials described it as mainly a political gesture, noting that more important, private commitments—especially about Iran’s nuclear program—were being negotiated behind the scenes. The future of peace depends on these discreet talks, as resolving the nuclear issue is crucial for lasting stability. The situation remains fragile, with real progress tied to actions beyond public statements.