US strikes Iran for 10th consecutive night as Tehran strikes tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
- US strikes on Iran are unlikely to impact Tehran or cause it to soften its negotiating demands, according to new American intelligence assessments.
- Iran attacked another tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, forcing crew to abandon the ship as both sides traded strikes for a tenth consecutive night.
- But Iran’s government is unlikely to be affected by the attacks, current and former US officials told the Washington Post.
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- US strikes on Iran are unlikely to impact Tehran or cause it to soften its negotiating demands, according to new American intelligence assessments.
- Iran attacked another tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, forcing crew to abandon the ship as both sides traded strikes for a tenth consecutive night.
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- But Iran’s government is unlikely to be affected by the attacks, current and former US officials told the Washington Post.
Sources: The Independent