Conflict · 11 minutes ago
Trump signals imminent further strikes on Iran
🇺🇸 UNITED STATES — President Trump stated at the NATO summit that the U.S. will likely conduct further military strikes against Iran by Wednesday night. Following the warning, reports emerged of explosions within Iran. While promising a 'hard' response, Trump maintained that the U.S. is not seeking a prolonged war.
№ 12 in today's brief · First reported by nikkei.com · developing for 12 hours · 14 sourcesaa.com.trExplosions heard in Iran after Trump's threattheatlantic.comIran, Not Trump, Is in Control of This Warindependent.co.ukTrump threatens to hit Iran 'hard again tonight' after declaring ceasefire over at Nato summitnikkei.comUS probably will hit Iran again Wednesday night, Trump says at NATO summitstraitstimes.comUS will probably hit Iran again on July 8, says Trump+9 more outlets
Why it matters
The threatened escalation risks a wider regional conflict following the reported explosions.
Context
Regional tensions have been exacerbated by activity involving the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps across Middle Eastern maritime chokepoints.