U.S. Military Launches Daytime Strikes on Iran Amid New Blockade of Strait of Hormuz
President Trump reportedly convened a Situation Room session to plan a broad offensive against Tehran as the U.S. intensifies military actions.
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President Trump reportedly convened a Situation Room session to plan a broad offensive against Tehran as the U.S. intensifies military actions.
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