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The United States continued its military operations against Iran as the conflict reached its 11th day. Both countries have pledged to escalate their attacks amid rising tensions over global oil supplies.President Donald Trump said in a social media post that the U.S. military has already “completely destroyed” 10 inactive Iranian mine-laying vessels after reports of Iranian activity near the Strait of Hormuz, and added that there would be “more to follow.”President Trump has warned Iran against attempting to mine the waterway, saying the U.S. would strike vessels involved in placing explosive mines in the shipping channel.Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has declared it will not permit “a single liter of oil” to leave the region if attacks continue. President Trump said in a separate social media post that the U.S. would retaliate “20 times harder” if Iran tried to block global oil flows.The White House has said escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz remains an option as a way to protect tankers and maintain oil flow through one of the world’s most important energy routes. At this time, no U.S. Navy escorts have occurred, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.The president also suggested to Republican lawmakers this week that the conflict might be a “short-term excursion.” Oil prices fell after those remarks, although AAA reports that gas prices remain about 60 cents higher than a month ago.W2lmcmFtZSBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vaGVhcnN0dGVsZXZpc2lvbmRhdGFqb3VybmFsaXNtLmh0dmFwcHMuY29tL2p1eHRhcG9zZS1pbWFnZS9zdHJhaXQtb2YtaG9ybXV6L3Rlc3QzL2p1eHRhcG9zZS5odG1sIiBmcmFtZWJvcmRlcj0iMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MDBweCIgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIHNjcm9sbGluZyA9ICJubyJdWy9pZnJhbWVdThe White House insisted these price increases are temporary and will decrease once their objectives in the war are achieved, though no timeline has been provided. Leavitt told reporters, “Rest assured to the American people. A recent increase in oil and gas prices is temporary, and this operation will result in lower gas prices in the long term.”Leavitt also indicated the war will end only when President Trump decides the objectives are met and when Iran no longer poses a threat, which does not provide a definitive timeline.Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell reported that since the start of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded over 10 days of sustained attacks. Parnell noted that the majority of these injuries are minor, with 108 service members already returned to duty, while eight remain severely injured and are receiving the highest level of medical care.
The United States continued its military operations against Iran as the conflict reached its 11th day. Both countries have pledged to escalate their attacks amid rising tensions over global oil supplies.
President Donald Trump said in a social media post that the U.S. military has already “completely destroyed” 10 inactive Iranian mine-laying vessels after reports of Iranian activity near the Strait of Hormuz, and added that there would be “more to follow.”
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President Trump has warned Iran against attempting to mine the waterway, saying the U.S. would strike vessels involved in placing explosive mines in the shipping channel.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has declared it will not permit “a single liter of oil” to leave the region if attacks continue. President Trump said in a separate social media post that the U.S. would retaliate “20 times harder” if Iran tried to block global oil flows.
The White House has said escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz remains an option as a way to protect tankers and maintain oil flow through one of the world’s most important energy routes. At this time, no U.S. Navy escorts have occurred, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
The president also suggested to Republican lawmakers this week that the conflict might be a “short-term excursion.” Oil prices fell after those remarks, although AAA reports that gas prices remain about 60 cents higher than a month ago.
The White House insisted these price increases are temporary and will decrease once their objectives in the war are achieved, though no timeline has been provided. Leavitt told reporters, “Rest assured to the American people. A recent increase in oil and gas prices is temporary, and this operation will result in lower gas prices in the long term.”
Leavitt also indicated the war will end only when President Trump decides the objectives are met and when Iran no longer poses a threat, which does not provide a definitive timeline.
Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell reported that since the start of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded over 10 days of sustained attacks. Parnell noted that the majority of these injuries are minor, with 108 service members already returned to duty, while eight remain severely injured and are receiving the highest level of medical care.
