Trump announces strikes against Iran, seeks rapid end to hostilities
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President Donald Trump announced that the United States would conduct strikes against Iran, stating that new deadly clashes would end "very quickly" and leaving open the possibility of continued diplomatic negotiations with Tehran. The American president amplified that the ceasefire is no longer holding, following exchanges of strikes that weaken efforts for a lasting truce. The strategic Strait of Hormuz is at the heart of the tensions, with Iran claiming the right to impose passage fees despite US opposition, and threatening ships bypassing the only authorized route along its coast. The US military reported strikes against over 80 targets in Iran, following alleged Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels. Iranian state television announced that eight Iranian soldiers were killed in Bandar Abbas and Bushehr. In retaliation, Tehran claimed to have struck 85 installations on US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Trump stated, "They hit a few ships, so we hit them much harder," but added, "we do not intend to continue in the long term." He also mentioned that while he no longer wished to deal with Iranian leaders, considering negotiations a "waste of time," his envoys could continue discussions. The Qatar and Pakistan mediators, along with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, called for de-escalation and a return to negotiations. Ali Vaez of the International Crisis Group believes that Trump's rhetoric does not necessarily mean the memorandum of understanding has colla
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