The United States has launched new military strikes inside Iran just hours after President Donald Trump announced tougher measures. Trump accused Tehran of taking too long to reach a potential peace agreement and vowed stronger action. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement that it began “additional defensive strikes” against multiple targets in Iran, describing them as a response to Iran’s “unjustified and continuous aggression.”

Following the attacks, Iran’s top military authorities declared the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz to all ships, including commercial vessels, warning that any attempt to cross would be targeted. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran would stand firm against any pressure or threats, while the country’s foreign ministry criticized Washington’s stance as harmful to diplomatic efforts.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said key Iranian facilities would be bombed, arguing that Iran had missed its chance for compromise. The renewed hostilities come after a short-lived ceasefire agreement in April failed to hold, with recent talks between Washington and Tehran collapsing and tensions escalating further.