Iran launched a coordinated strike on U.S. military installations and allied forces throughout the Gulf on Wednesday, a retaliatory move after American airstrikes on Iranian territory that left at least 18 dead. President Trump dismissed the escalation as a brief flare‑up, yet warned that Tehran would face severe repercussions if tensions over the strategic Strait of Hormuz continue. The incident underscores the fragile security dynamics in the region and raises questions about the potential for broader conflict. Liz Landers reports.
Iran attacked American bases and allies across the Gulf region on Wednesday. It followed U.S. attacks along Iran's southern coast that killed at least 18, according to Iran's health minister. At the White House, President Trump said this renewed campaign wouldn't last long, but threatened to hit Tehran "very hard" if the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved. Liz Landers reports.
