Trump announced plans for a "very strong strike" on Iran but later called off military operations

Amidst ongoing military exchanges between American forces and Iran, former President Donald Trump announced plans for a "very strong strike" against the Islamic Republic. He also threatened to "bomb the shit out of Iran" if a proposed agreement
Amidst ongoing military exchanges between American forces and Iran, former President Donald Trump announced plans for a "very strong strike" against the Islamic Republic. He also threatened to "bomb the shit out of Iran" if a proposed agreement was not reached, and outlined intentions to seize Kharg Island and other Iranian oil infrastructure. Trump characterized the April ceasefire as "the most violated in history." In response to the escalating tensions, Tehran declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. However, hours after making these statements, 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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