Donald Trump orders new US attacks on Iran, escalates conflict FAST-MOVING

Donald Trump Iran US attacks Israel Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new round of attacks on Iran, saying the United States will hit Iranian targets with force and that the campaign could begin this weekend and last several days. U.S. officials named include Steve Witkoff, JD Vance, Jared Kushner and Marco Rubio, who are said to be handling ongoing negotiations with Tehran.

U.S. Central Command reported a large‑scale operation that struck dozens of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps sites, including command centres, missile installations, drone bases and coastal surveillance systems. The United States and Israel are also reported to be planning a severe bombing of Iran’s energy infrastructure, targeting power plants, refineries and bridges.

In response, Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Authority announced the suspension of commercial traffic through the strait, and Iranian officials reported fatalities on Qeshm Island and other casualties from the fighting. Regional attacks have affected neighbouring states, with Jordan intercepting missiles, Kuwait reporting a civilian death, and incidents in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

Trump repeatedly said the United States has lost faith in Iranian negotiators, accusing Tehran of breaking promises, while Iranian officials warned of retaliation against U.S. and Israeli bases if further strikes occur.

Entities: Abbas Araghchi · Asim Munir · China · China · Donald Trump · Ibex 35 · Iran · Iran · Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) · Islamic Republic of Iran · Israel · JD Vance

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Republican Senators John Cornyn and Tom Tillis objected to Todd Blanche’s nomination and requested written commitments about a $1.8 trillion justice fund. (d38f92f2-cc3f-4c10-9a2f-075cfdda2c0c)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Republican Senators Liz Murkowski, Susan Collins and Rand Paul voted with Democrats to support the limit on Trump’s war powers. (bc11e4cb-df2f-4f68-abc6-dcaf0f4af13b)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Democratic Senator John Fetterman voted with Republicans against the limit on Trump’s war powers. (bc11e4cb-df2f-4f68-abc6-dcaf0f4af13b)
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Donald Trump said he would not object to temporarily withdrawing Todd Blanche’s nomination for U.S. attorney general. (d38f92f2-cc3f-4c10-9a2f-075cfdda2c0c)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Republican Senator Bill Cassidy ultimately voted against the war‑powers limit after receiving a secret briefing. (bc11e4cb-df2f-4f68-abc6-dcaf0f4af13b)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed its vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination after the objections of Cornyn and Tillis. (d38f92f2-cc3f-4c10-9a2f-075cfdda2c0c)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution to limit President Trump’s war powers regarding Iran, with a vote of 49–50. (Senate vote)
[● 7 SOURCES] Donald Trump said the United States will continue to hit Iran with force and expressed losing faith in Iranian negotiators because they lie. (Trump)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jordan intercepted several Iranian missiles for a second consecutive day and Kuwait reported a civilian death from an Iranian projectile. (Jordan and Kuwait officials)
[● 3 SOURCES] Spain's IBEX 35 index approached the 20 000‑point milestone as oil prices fell after a U.S.–Iran truce. (Market commentary)
[○ 1 SOURCE] China agreed to sell Iran 400 portable air‑defence missile launchers for $70 million. (Report by Reuters cited in article)
[○ 1 SOURCE] China reduced its crude oil imports by more than 40 % year‑on‑year amid the conflict. (Article b2ce0757)