Trump announces strikes on Iran, without wanting a resumption of war

Author: senenews.comPublished on: July 8, 2026Country: Iran

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Trump announces strikes on Iran, without wanting a resumption of war

US President Donald Trump announced strikes on Iran, while assuring that the hostilities would end quickly and leaving the door open for negotiations. In retaliation for attacks on commercial ships, the US struck over 80 targets in Iran, killing eight Iranian soldiers. Iran responded by striking 85 installations at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. The Strait of Hormuz remains at the heart of tensions, with Iran imposing passage fees.

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