Trump Blames Obama as U.S. Launches ‘Defensive Strikes’ Against Iran

“These were defensive strikes,” one senior U.S. official told reporters, emphasizing that the actions were not intended to end the current ceasefire framework but rather to protect American troops and maritime operations.

Explosions were reported Monday in Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Jask, all located near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, through continue reading …