US launches more strikes on Iran with blasts reported in south of country

The US has launched a new round of strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump signaled he would 'hit them hard again tonight' following an overnight exchange of attacks on Tuesday. Explosions have been reported by Iranian state media in southern Iran, including Sirik and Bandar Abbas, port cities on the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said on Truth Social the strikes were 'retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran'. Iran has not yet commented, but senior officials earlier warned any attack from the US would be met with an 'immediate response'.