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Trump Says 1,000 Missiles Ready; US Hits 170 Iranian Sites

7/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump announced 1,000 missiles are locked, loaded and aimed at Iran and warned of a massive U.S. strike if Tehran tries to assassinate him.
He said forces are ready for a one-year period, dismissed Israel intelligence claims, and noted Iran has long targeted him.
U.S. Central Command later reported strikes on about 170 Iranian military sites after Iran attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

History

Historical Context

During the Iran-Iraq War, the U.S. launched Operation Earnest Will (July 1987-September 1988) to protect re-flagged Kuwaiti tankers. After Iranian mines damaged the frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts, the Navy executed Operation Praying Mantis on 18 April 1988, destroying three Iranian oil platforms and sinking several Revolutionary Guard vessels. The 2020 Trump-ordered strikes echo this pattern of rapid Gulf retaliation.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump announced 1,000 missiles are locked, loaded and aimed at Iran and warned of a massive U.S. strike if Tehran tries to assassinate him.
He said forces are ready for a one-year period, dismissed Israel intelligence claims, and noted Iran has long targeted him.
U.S. Central Command later reported strikes on about 170 Iranian military sites after Iran attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

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