On July 13, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United… (трамп · иран · удар)
On July 13, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States would continue conducting military strikes against Iran, citing renewed Iranian aggression in the Strait of Hormuz and violations of a prior agreement. He also declared plans to reestablish a maritime blockade of Iran and impose a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strait.
Consensus
- President Donald Trump announced that the United States would continue military strikes against Iran.
- The U.S. had resumed military actions against Iran starting July 7, which were described as 'defensive' and limited in scope.
- Trump formally notified Congress about the resumption of hostilities with Iran on July 13.
- U.S. forces conducted airstrikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure including missile launchers, air defense systems, naval facilities, command centers, and supply depots.
- The U.S. did not deploy ground troops in these operations.
- Trump stated that the strikes were planned to minimize civilian casualties.
- Iran had allegedly violated a prior agreement by attacking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz starting July 8.
- The United States claimed control over the Strait of Hormuz and announced plans for a maritime blockade targeting only Iranian ships.
Points of divergence
- War with Iran was initiated by the U.S. and Israel on February 28, resulting in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. — vedomosti
- A memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran was signed in June to immediately cease hostilities. — vedomosti
- Trump mentioned the possibility of an attack on Mount Pikes Peak in Iran, though details were not provided. — vm
- Trump announced that he would deliver a national address on July 17, with no specified topic. — fontanka
Coverage (8 sources)
- Trump: US knows the location of Iran's military leadership — Коммерсантъ
- Trump promises a powerful strike on Iran tonight — Вечерняя Москва
- Trump says the US intends to continue striking Iran — Вести
- Trump Notifies Congress of Resumption of Hostilities with Iran — Ведомости
- Trump Informs Congress on Resumption of Limited Strikes Against Iran — Интерфакс
- Trump Officially Notifies Congress of Resumption of US Strikes on Iran — Вечерняя Москва
- Trump Officially Notified Congress of Resuming Strikes on Iran — Вести
- Trump Notifies Congress of Resumption of Military Operations in Iran. Presidential Address to the Nation Announced — Фонтанка