Trump cancels planned strikes on Iran after renewed threats and exchanges

President Trump initially announced plans for a "very strong" strike against Iran, threatening to "bomb the shit out of Iran" and seize Kharg Island, following renewed military exchanges and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Hours later, he canceled the planned strikes.
Following two consecutive nights of military exchanges, during which the United States launched Tomahawk missiles at Iranian facilities and Iran retaliated against US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, President Donald Trump issued new warnings. Trump announced plans for a "very strong" strike against Iran and threatened to "bomb the shit out of Iran" if a proposed agreement was not reached. He also reiterated intentions to seize Kharg Island and other Iranian oil infrastructure, calling the April ceasefire "the most violated in history." Amidst these developments, Tehran declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. However, hours after these initial threats, President Trump stated he had canceled further planned strikes on Iran.
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
Earlier coverage
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