Trump threatens heavy strikes on Iran after base attacks
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S.
- Iran launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain in what it said was retaliation for U.S.
- The latest escalation came after Trump said Iran had downed a U.S.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. would attack Iran again “very hard” following one of the most significant exchanges of fire overnight since an April ceasefire, accusing Tehran of taking too long to negotiate a deal.
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain in what it said was retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz, and said it would reassess diplomatic engagement with Washington.
The latest escalation came after Trump said Iran had downed a U.S. Apache helicopter near the strait. Its two crew members were rescued by a drone boat.