What Happened
President Donald Trump has declared the cease-fire between the United States and Iran to be "over" following a series of retaliatory strikes. The announcement came amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
CENTCOM stated that the U.S. strikes were a direct response to "unwarranted aggression by Iranian forces." This exchange of strikes occurred concurrently with events in Iraq, where mourners were seen greeting a funeral procession for Iran's leader.
The U.S. strikes were also characterized as a response to Iranian forces launching attacks on U.S. bases in the Gulf. The situation unfolded as President Trump was attending the NATO summit.
Key Facts
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President Trump declared the U.S.-Iran cease-fire "over."
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The declaration followed retaliatory strikes between the U.S. and Iran.
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CENTCOM stated U.S. strikes responded to "unwarranted aggression by Iranian forces."
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Tensions are ongoing in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Mourners in Iraq greeted a funeral procession for Iran's leader.
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Iranian forces launched attacks on U.S. bases in the Gulf.
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President Trump made the announcement at the NATO summit.
