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The United States conducted a seven-hour wave of airstrikes against Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz and coastal regions, prompting Iran to retaliate with attacks on U.S. bases in Kuwait and Jordan. President Donald Trump stated that strikes would continue until Iran returns to negotiations, threatening to destroy power stations and bridges if talks do not resume.
Consensus
- The United States conducted a seven-hour wave of airstrikes against Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz and coastal areas on July 14–15.
- Iran retaliated with attacks on U.S. military bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain.
- President Donald Trump stated that U.S. strikes would continue until Iran returns to negotiations.
- Trump threatened to target Iran's power stations and bridges if Tehran does not resume talks.
- The conflict intensified after incidents involving commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Points of divergence
- Iran attacked a U.S. military base in Bahrain during the night, and Kuwaiti forces reported repelling an Iranian air attack. — interfax
- Trump is considering expanding military operations against Iran, including sending ground troops to seize islands in the Strait of Hormuz and targeting energy infrastructure. — riamo
- Iran declared closure of the Strait of Hormuz until U.S. intervention ceases; Trump ordered resumption of maritime blockade. — vesti
- CENTCOM confirmed that the seven-hour airstrike campaign was completed, targeting Iranian missile and drone facilities, naval assets, coastal defense systems, and UAV bases. — fontanka
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have destroyed a U.S. satellite communication center, radar stations, Patriot air defense systems, and HIMARS rocket launchers in Kuwait. — vedomosti
Coverage (13 sources)
- Trump claims the US has achieved a major victory over Iran — Интерфакс
- Media reports: Trump considers expanding military operation against Iran — РИАМО
- Trump considers seizing Iranian islands and expanding the scope of strikes — Вести
- Trump Does Not Rule Out Possibility of More Large-Scale Strikes on Iran — Интерфакс
- "The next week will be very bad for them." Trump threatens Iran with infrastructure destruction amid seven-hour strikes — Фонтанка
- Trump: Attacks on Iran will continue until I say 'enough' — Ведомости
- Trump promises to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges in exchange for negotiations — Коммерсантъ
- Trump says US strikes aim to bring Iran back to the negotiating table — Интерфакс
- Trump promises to continue bombing Iran — Вести
- Trump says the US intends to strike Iran's nuclear facility — Вести
- US President Says Possible Strikes on Iranian Facility Under Mount Pika — Интерфакс
- Trump Announces Two Days of 'Strong Strikes' Against Iran and Names Main Target — Фонтанка
- Trump says US will strike Iran within two days — Интерфакс