US widens Iran strikes; Trump vows to 'hit them hard'
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- US forces expanded military strikes on Iran, with officials saying the new wave will be greater in number than previous attacks, following Trump's vow to 'hit them hard.'
- The US blamed Tehran for breaking the Memorandum of Understanding signed to end the war, after commercial ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters: The breakdown of the MoU that ended the US-Iran war, combined with attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, means the expanded strikes surpass prior US operations and resume open hostilities with Iran rather than serving as a limited response.
