US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across the Persian Gulf as interim deal to end war threatened
Summary
The United States and Iran exchanged fresh attacks across the Persian Gulf, threatening an interim ceasefire deal meant to pause the wider war. President Donald Trump warned the fighting could worsen, while Iranian officials defended their actions and tensions rose over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Key Points
- The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in renewed crossfire across the Persian Gulf.
- Iran said the strikes killed at least 14 people and wounded 78 over two days, while U.S. Central Command said it hit about 90 targets inside Iran.
- Donald Trump warned that attacks on shipping would bring worse retaliation and said the interim ceasefire was effectively over, though negotiations could continue.
- Iranian officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, defended Tehran’s stance and rejected Trump’s remarks.
