U.S. Conducts Strikes on Iranian Targets, Iran Announces Retaliation

Why it matters locally: As a national security event, these international developments could have implications for Delawareans serving in the military or reserves, as well as for the broader economic landscape due to potential impacts on global oil prices and supply chains.

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WASHINGTON – The United States conducted military strikes on targets in Iran, President Donald Trump announced. He described the operations as "large and powerful" and stated they occurred near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command specified that these strikes targeted the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) within Iran. Following the U.S. actions, Iran's armed forces general staff issued a statement indicating their intent to retaliate. NBC News correspondent Keir Simmons reported on these developments.