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In reply to the discussion: MAJOR BREAKING: Trump has just struck Iran's Qeshm Port and Bandar Abbas according to FOX News. Qeshm is at the entran [View all]AverageOldGuy
(4,124 posts)22. Washington Post few minutes ago
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/05/07/us-strikes-iran-ceasefire/
U.S. forces on Thursday launched a new round of military strikes on Iran in response to attacks on American warships, officials said, casting fresh doubt on efforts by Washington and Tehran to reach a negotiated settlement that would end hostilities.
The self-defense strikes came after the destroyers USS Truxton, USS Rafael Peralta and USS Mason were attacked with multiple missiles, drones and small boats, U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East, said in a statement.
No American vessels were hit, and U.S. forces responded by striking Iranian military facilities deemed responsible, officials said in the statement.
Centcom does not seek escalation but remains positioned and ready to protect American forces, the statement said.
The self-defense strikes came after the destroyers USS Truxton, USS Rafael Peralta and USS Mason were attacked with multiple missiles, drones and small boats, U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East, said in a statement.
No American vessels were hit, and U.S. forces responded by striking Iranian military facilities deemed responsible, officials said in the statement.
Centcom does not seek escalation but remains positioned and ready to protect American forces, the statement said.
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MAJOR BREAKING: Trump has just struck Iran's Qeshm Port and Bandar Abbas according to FOX News. Qeshm is at the entran [View all]
riversedge
Thursday
OP
Ditto. Someone just kindly let me know when the nukes are headed my direction....
hlthe2b
Thursday
#18
Iran targets three US destroyers near strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reports
muriel_volestrangler
Thursday
#4
Actually I don't trust fake news, the current US administration and Iran.................
Lovie777
Thursday
#6
Seems the criminal at the Resolute Desk is gonna keep escalating in hopes things get so bad Europe will jump in
Attilatheblond
Thursday
#36