Middle East live: US launches 11th night of Iran strikes as diplomacy falters
Summary
The US military launched attacks on Iran for the 11th night in a row, targeting military sites to reduce Iran's threat to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump plans to attend a ceremony for US troops killed in these conflicts, as diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire have failed.Key Facts
- The US began its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran early Wednesday.
- Targets included aircraft hangars and drone storage areas in Iran.
- Iran activated air defense systems and reported strikes in multiple regions, including Tehran and Bushehr, which has a nuclear power plant.
- President Donald Trump said the US is "not finished" attacking Iran and signaled that strikes would continue.
- Trump will attend the dignified transfer ceremony for US military personnel killed in Iranian attacks at Dover Air Base.
- The US strikes aim to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Diplomacy to secure an interim ceasefire has failed, with ongoing attacks in the Middle East.
- The Trump administration plans to submit a nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia to Congress soon, despite concerns about safeguards against nuclear weapons use.
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