President Trump announced the U.S. will strike Iran very hard today after both sides launched fresh attacks.
- Iranian forces targeted U.S. assets across the Middle East in retaliation for American airstrikes.
- The airstrikes were a response to the downing of a U.S. Army helicopter patrolling the Strait of Hormuz.
- The escalation has raised fears of a broader regional conflict. The international community has called for restraint, but diplomatic efforts remain stalled.