Trump threatens more strikes as death toll in Iran rises to 18
Summary
President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. could launch more strikes against Iran after recent attacks killed 18 people and injured over 100. The conflict escalated following a large exchange of military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping route for oil.Key Facts
- The death toll from recent U.S. strikes in Iran has reached 18, including two children.
- One strike hit a wedding party in Kuhestak, killing at least four people.
- Iran responded by attacking U.S. military bases in Bahrain, Iraq, and Jordan.
- President Trump said the U.S. hit Iran "very hard" and could strike again at any time.
- Iranian officials called the wedding party attack a "war crime" and said victims were civilians.
- The war has raised global oil prices by over 30 percent, impacting the world economy.
- Only 31 percent of Americans approve of the war, according to recent polling.
- The fighting has caused political challenges for President Trump’s Republican Party ahead of U.S. midterm elections.
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