The United States has launched strikes on Iran. This is because Iran and the United States have been fighting for a weekend in a row. The fighting is about the Strait of Hormuz. Iran attacked a ship that was going through the Strait of Hormuz. The United States did not like this so they launched a lot of strikes on Iran.
How the Fighting Started
The fighting started when Iran attacked the ship. The ship was on fire. One of the people on the ship is missing. The United States was very upset about this so they launched strikes on Iran. They hit about 140 targets in Iran. This is the time the United States has launched strikes on Iran in a short time. In total they have hit than 300 targets in Iran.
The United States says they launched the strikes to stop Iran from attacking ships that go through the Strait of Hormuz. They targeted places where Iran launches missiles and drones and places where they keep ammunition and boats. Iran says that the United States launched the strikes and that there were explosions in places. At one person was killed in the strikes.
Iran Fights Back
Iran was very upset about the strikes so they launched their attacks. They attacked countries in the Middle East where the United States has military bases. These countries include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman. Iran launched missiles at these countries. They did not do much damage. The United Arab Emirates and Qatar said they stopped some of the missiles that Iran launched.
A man named Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, who’s a very important person in Iran said that Iran will not back down. He said that Iran has made it clear what they want and that the United States and other countries need to listen. He also said that the era of one- agreements is over.
The Ceasefire is in Trouble
The fighting between the United States and Iran is very bad for the peace process. The two countries are supposed to be talking about a peace agreement but instead they are fighting. The United States and Iran agreed to a ceasefire but it is not working. The United States President, Donald Trump said that the ceasefire is basically over. This has made things more uncertain.
Some countries, like Pakistan, Qatar and Egypt are trying to help the United States and Iran make peace. They are talking to both sides. Trying to get them to calm down. The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres said that if the fighting gets worse it could have bad consequences for the whole region.
What is Happening with the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is an important place. It is a waterway that many ships use to transport oil and gas. Iran says that the Strait of Hormuz is closed. The United States says it is still open. The United States says that over 140 ships have gone through the Strait of Hormuz in the week even though there is fighting. This is ships than usual but it shows that the Strait of Hormuz is still being used.
The Economic Impact
The fighting between the United States and Iran is affecting the economy. The price of oil has gone up because of the fighting. This is because the Strait of Hormuz is such a place for shipping oil and gas. If the fighting gets worse it could affect the price of oil and gas more.
Irans New Leader Speaks Out
The new leader of Iran Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei gave a speech over the weekend. He said that Iran will avenge the killing of his father, who was the leader of Iran. He said that Iranians will not forget what happened to his father and that they will make sure those responsible pay for what they did.
What Happens Next
The next few days will be very important in determining what happens next. The United States and Iran are still. It is not clear if they will be able to make peace. Many countries are watching what is happening in the Strait of Hormuz closely. They are worried, about what might happen if the fighting gets worse. The United States, Iran and other countries need to talk and try to find a way to make peace. If they do not the consequences could be very bad.
