US conducts attacks on Iran following Trump warning

An American official confirmed that the attacks were launched shortly before the US Central Command split a statement into social media, saying they were being carried out at US President Donald Trump's order, Sky News reports.

He added that they were aiming to further “degradation Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz”.

At NATO's summit in Turkey, Donald Trump pledged to strike Iran again after the attacks committed last night.

Last night's attacks and these were considered revenge tonight, as three commercial ships crossing the straits were shot by Iran this week.