Washington(The COW News Digital) US President Donald Trump has said that the United States carried out heavy strikes against Iran in response to the deaths of American military personnel, describing the action as retaliation for attacks that resulted in US casualties.
Speaking to reporters after returning to Washington following the FIFA World Cup final, Trump expressed condolences over the deaths of American soldiers and said those troops were serving a mission aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
The US president stated that the latest strikes against Iran were conducted as a tribute to the fallen American personnel and described the military action as a strong response. His remarks came amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with both sides exchanging accusations and military actions.
Trump also addressed the FIFA World Cup during his interaction with reporters, calling the tournament a major global sporting event. He praised FIFA officials and their team for what he described as an impressive effort in organizing the competition. He added that people from around the world had traveled to the United States and appreciated the country.
Meanwhile, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced through a statement on social media platform X that a new wave of operations against Iran had begun, marking the ninth consecutive night of attacks, according to the command.
CENTCOM said the strikes were aimed at further weakening Iranian military capabilities, which it claimed were being used to threaten commercial shipping and civilian sailors traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest developments have increased concerns over further escalation between the United States and Iran, with international observers closely monitoring the situation. Several countries and global organizations have urged restraint and called for diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider regional conflict.
Iran has previously stated that it would respond to attacks against its territory and interests, while US officials have maintained that military action is intended to protect American forces and regional security.
The situation remains fluid, with both sides continuing to issue statements regarding military operations and their strategic objectives.
