US Hits Iran For Second Time In A Week

The first details have become known.

The U.S. military launched new strikes against a military facility in Iran overnight on May 28.

According to Reuters.

What happened overnight

According to a U.S. official who requested anonymity, the strikes targeted a military facility that posed a threat to U.S. forces and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

In addition, the U.S. military intercepted and shot down several Iranian drones that also posed a threat.

What's going on with the talks

The strikes came amid ongoing negotiations to end the three-month-old war that has claimed thousands of lives and significantly raised global energy prices. The conflict began on February 28 with attacks by the US and Israel.

Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump denied reports by Iranian state media that Iran and Oman would jointly manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as part of a peace deal. Trump emphasized: the strait will remain open.

Not the first strike in a week

The previous U.S. strikes on Iran were carried out on Monday, May 26. At the time, the US called them "defensive" - the targets were boats attempting to lay mines and missile positions. Iran viewed that attack as a violation of the fragile truce.

In parallel, Washington and Tehran are negotiating a settlement to the conflict. According to one of the plans under discussion, the Strait of Hormuz could be fully opened to shipping about a month after the ceasefire agreement is signed.

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