US targets ‘multiple’ Iranian sites as situation escalates in Mideast; Hormuz closed again | 10 Points | World
Washington: Tensions once again escalated in the Middle East early Wednesday morning after the US military conducted multiple strikes against Iran following President Donald Trump's warning. The strikes, however, could derail peace negotiations, further escalating tensions and straining global supply chains, but Trump remains firm about his stand and has vowed to "hit the Iranians hard". "U.S. Central Command forces began launching additional self-defense strikes today at 5:15 p.m," the US Central Command (CENTCOM) posted on X (previously Twitter). "ET against multiple targets in Iran at the Commander in Chiefโs direction. The strikes are in response to Iranโs unwarranted and…