Day 103 of Middle East War: Trump Orders New Strikes, Iran Threatens to Close Strait of Hormuz
On the 103rd day of the US-Israeli campaign against Iran, President Trump ordered new airstrikes. Iran responded by declaring the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and threatening to attack any vessels passing through. Oil prices rose, and the international community called for restraint.
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(Central News Agency, Washington, 10th – Combined Foreign Reports) On the 103rd day of the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, US President Donald Trump warned Tehran would "pay a price" for stalled negotiations, and the US military launched a new wave of airstrikes against Iran. Tehran retaliated by threatening to attack any vessel passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The following is a summary of the latest developments in the Middle East conflict.
The US Central Command stated that it conducted "additional self-defense strikes" against multiple targets in Iran at 5:15 PM Washington time, in response to what it called Tehran's "unreasonable and continuous aggression."
Trump ordered the attacks for a second consecutive day after complaining that Tehran's negotiators were "making fools of us." Trump told the media, "We hit them very hard yesterday. We'll hit them again hard today. We were very close to a deal, but they kept stalling."
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the airstrikes would continue for a third night, describing the operation as "robust" and "decisive." Hegseth stated the goal was to force Iran into an agreement to end the conflict. Speaking to the media during a visit to Central Command in Florida, he said the strikes would "advance our military interests while strengthening our diplomatic negotiating position."
Fox News reported that Trump claimed Iranian leaders directly called the White House Situation Room during the bombing to request a halt to the attacks. However, Iran's Revolutionary Guards immediately denied through the official IRNA news agency that Tehran had made such a request.
Furthermore, the US military denied Iran's claim that the Strait of Hormuz was completely closed due to the new US airstrikes and stated that no US warships had been attacked in the strait.
The US Central Command posted on social media platform X that commercial vessels continued to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, Iran's Supreme Joint Military Command had announced the strait was closed and prohibited all vessel traffic.
Despite Iran largely blocking the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US-Israeli attacks, Trump stated on the 10th that the US military had secretly assisted in the passage of 100 million barrels of oil through this vital waterway.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said, "Last month, I directed our great military to execute a secret mission to support oil tankers and other commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz." He claimed the US now has "control" of the waterway.
Regarding Israel, medical sources told AFP that Israeli airstrikes on more than 30 locations in southern and eastern Lebanon on the 10th killed at least 12 people. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the Lebanese people to join Israel in its fight against Hezbollah.
In a video statement addressed to the Lebanese people, Netanyahu said, "Israel is not at war with you. We are at war with Hezbollah, which is holding your country hostage... We yearn for peaceful coexistence with you and with Lebanon."
After Iran struck two vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, its military operations command stated on the 10th that any ship passing through this strategic waterway would be a target.
Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that the military operations command, "Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters," said, "Any vessel passing through the Strait of Hormuz will be targeted," and that the strait is "completely closed to all types of vessels."
Iranian media reported explosions near the southern coast of Iran close to the Strait of Hormuz, an area where US forces had bombed air defense systems, radar stations, and other sites the previous day. Iranian sources indicated that Qeshm Island, Kargan, and Sirik were hit by "enemy projectiles."
Iranian media also reported that Iran attacked the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, destroying communication antennas and radar facilities.
Due to the renewed fighting, rising US inflation, and weak tech stocks dampening market sentiment, most global stock markets fell, while international crude oil prices rose by 2%.
On the New York Mercantile Exchange, West Texas Intermediate crude for July delivery rose 2.1% to settle at $90.03 per barrel. London Brent crude for August delivery rose 1.8% to settle at $93.10 per barrel.
Kuwait announced it would temporarily close its airspace starting at 4:50 AM local time and divert flights to other airports due to Iranian attacks in the Middle East region.
The Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority stated in a release, "This measure is in response to the Iranian attack on the State of Kuwait and the potential risk it poses to regional civil aviation."
The US-Iran situation escalated further ahead of the World Cup, prompting international calls for restraint. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned against a return to "all-out war."
Twenty-two countries, including the United States and several European nations, warned Iran on the 11th to stop attacking others "on our soil" and condemned as "despicable" the actions of Iranian intelligence agencies using international and local criminal syndicates to plot schemes in Europe, North America, and Australia.
In a joint statement, the countries said, "Attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate, or otherwise attack individuals on our soil undermine national sovereignty and international norms. These actions must cease immediately." (Editor: Zhang Xiaowen) 1150611
The following is a summary of the latest developments in the Middle East conflict.
The US Central Command stated that it conducted "additional self-defense strikes" against multiple targets in Iran at 5:15 PM Washington time, in response to what it called Tehran's "unreasonable and continuous aggression."
Trump ordered the attacks for a second consecutive day after complaining that Tehran's negotiators were "making fools of us." Trump told the media, "We hit them very hard yesterday. We'll hit them again hard today. We were very close to a deal, but they kept stalling."
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the airstrikes would continue for a third night, describing the operation as "robust" and "decisive." Hegseth stated the goal was to force Iran into an agreement to end the conflict. Speaking to the media during a visit to Central Command in Florida, he said the strikes would "advance our military interests while strengthening our diplomatic negotiating position."
Fox News reported that Trump claimed Iranian leaders directly called the White House Situation Room during the bombing to request a halt to the attacks. However, Iran's Revolutionary Guards immediately denied through the official IRNA news agency that Tehran had made such a request.
Furthermore, the US military denied Iran's claim that the Strait of Hormuz was completely closed due to the new US airstrikes and stated that no US warships had been attacked in the strait.
The US Central Command posted on social media platform X that commercial vessels continued to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, Iran's Supreme Joint Military Command had announced the strait was closed and prohibited all vessel traffic.
Despite Iran largely blocking the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US-Israeli attacks, Trump stated on the 10th that the US military had secretly assisted in the passage of 100 million barrels of oil through this vital waterway.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said, "Last month, I directed our great military to execute a secret mission to support oil tankers and other commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz." He claimed the US now has "control" of the waterway.
Regarding Israel, medical sources told AFP that Israeli airstrikes on more than 30 locations in southern and eastern Lebanon on the 10th killed at least 12 people. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the Lebanese people to join Israel in its fight against Hezbollah.
In a video statement addressed to the Lebanese people, Netanyahu said, "Israel is not at war with you. We are at war with Hezbollah, which is holding your country hostage... We yearn for peaceful coexistence with you and with Lebanon."
After Iran struck two vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, its military operations command stated on the 10th that any ship passing through this strategic waterway would be a target.
Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that the military operations command, "Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters," said, "Any vessel passing through the Strait of Hormuz will be targeted," and that the strait is "completely closed to all types of vessels."
Iranian media reported explosions near the southern coast of Iran close to the Strait of Hormuz, an area where US forces had bombed air defense systems, radar stations, and other sites the previous day. Iranian sources indicated that Qeshm Island, Kargan, and Sirik were hit by "enemy projectiles."
Iranian media also reported that Iran attacked the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, destroying communication antennas and radar facilities.
Due to the renewed fighting, rising US inflation, and weak tech stocks dampening market sentiment, most global stock markets fell, while international crude oil prices rose by 2%.
On the New York Mercantile Exchange, West Texas Intermediate crude for July delivery rose 2.1% to settle at $90.03 per barrel. London Brent crude for August delivery rose 1.8% to settle at $93.10 per barrel.
Kuwait announced it would temporarily close its airspace starting at 4:50 AM local time and divert flights to other airports due to Iranian attacks in the Middle East region.
The Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority stated in a release, "This measure is in response to the Iranian attack on the State of Kuwait and the potential risk it poses to regional civil aviation."
The US-Iran situation escalated further ahead of the World Cup, prompting international calls for restraint. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned against a return to "all-out war."
Twenty-two countries, including the United States and several European nations, warned Iran on the 11th to stop attacking others "on our soil" and condemned as "despicable" the actions of Iranian intelligence agencies using international and local criminal syndicates to plot schemes in Europe, North America, and Australia.
In a joint statement, the countries said, "Attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate, or otherwise attack individuals on our soil undermine national sovereignty and international norms. These actions must cease immediately." (Editor: Zhang Xiaowen) 1150611
FAQ
What is the purpose of the latest US airstrikes?
The US Defense Secretary stated it is to pressure Iran into a negotiated agreement and strengthen the US military and diplomatic position.
Is the Strait of Hormuz currently closed?
Iran declared a full closure, but the US military denies this, stating commercial vessels are still transiting the strait.
What is the impact on oil prices?
Following the escalation, WTI crude rose 2.1% to $90.03/barrel, and Brent crude rose 1.8% to $93.10/barrel.