US military conducts new strikes on Iran after Trump and Hegseth vow to hit the country hard

The United States military announced a new wave of strikes against Iran. The attacks were described as a direct response to recent promises. Former President Trump and official Hegseth said they would hit Iran hard. The Independent reported the linkage between the vows and the strikes. The strikes represent an escalation in the ongoing tension. No further details about the targets were provided. Analysts will watch for Iran's potential retaliation. The situation underscores heightened U.S.–Iran confrontations.