Donald Trump says US "hit them very hard again tonight" in latest strikes on Iranian targets

The United States launched a ninth straight night of attacks on Iranian targets, announced Sunday by US Central Command, aimed at reducing Tehran's ability to strike vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows three new American military deaths — two from a missile and drone assault on a Jordan base, one from ordnance disposal in Iraq — bringing total US fatalities to 17 since the conflict began. President Donald Trump, in remarks about the latest strikes, linked the attacks to the fallen service members. Iran responded with claims of hitting an enemy command post in Syria, and Kuwait reported intercepting drones. The fighting, sparked by Iranian attacks on shipping, has disrupted global oil supplies through the strategic strait and dimmed hopes for a ceasefire.