Trump warns of more strikes on Iran
US President Trump warned that the United States could carry out more strikes against Iran, saying military action remains an option if Tehran does not meet U.S. demands. His remarks come as tensions stay high over Iran’s nuclear program, regional security and the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington maintaining economic and diplomatic pressure while still leaving room for a negotiated settlement. Iranian officials rejected the threats and said the country would answer any new attack.
Iran’s health minister said 18 people were killed and 108 others injured in U.S. strikes that hit several provinces. Iranian officials said shrapnel from one strike hit a residential building hosting a wedding reception in Kouhestak in Hormozgan Province. Other reported targets included a fishing pier, a port authority tower and a fishmeal factory on Qeshm Island. The wedding attack triggered strong condemnation in Tehran, where senior officials accused Washington of acting with brutality and compared it to “Satan.”
In response, Iranian forces said they struck U.S. bases in several regional countries and warned of severe consequences for further American aggression. The standoff has deepened fears of a wider escalation, especially because of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy route that remains under heavy tension. Iran’s maritime authority also updated its list of vessels accused of violating its rules for passage through the waterway, warning that ships can face fines, detention or confiscation if they do not comply.
Tehran said reopening the strait depends on broader political conditions, including the lifting of U.S. naval and economic pressure. Regional mediators continue to urge restraint, but the latest threats and retaliation have made the outlook more uncertain, with the risk of another cycle of strikes still high.
