- The U.S. military initiated new self-defense strikes against multiple targets in Iran on Wednesday evening, acting under the direction of the Commander in Chief.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that American forces would be "busy tonight" as President Trump had threatened to hit Iran "very hard."
- These strikes were conducted in response to Iran's "unwarranted and continued aggression" and specifically cited the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Earlier on Wednesday, the U.S. had already conducted strikes against Iran, which led to Iran retaliating by firing at American bases located in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
- Despite the escalating military actions, President Trump stated that the U.S. still aims to achieve a peace deal to resolve the ongoing conflict.
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