The Russian president promised continued retaliation against the Ukrainians and “full solidarity” with Iran.
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Putin pledges strikes in Ukraine and support for Iran as U.S. launches tit-for-tat attacks
As it ran on the front
International conflict is a matter of resolve and clarity. The U.S. launches strikes against Iran over Strait of Hormuz mines, and leaders, including a Marine veteran, weigh in on the strategy. Meanwhile, Putin pledges increased strikes in Ukraine and offers support for Iran. Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as Trump promises more attacks, and Congress reacts to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation, framing it as part of the ongoing tit-for-tat escalation.
It's a complicated landscape, but that's how global security works. Russia, the U.S., Iran, and Ukraine are all playing their parts, each with their own interests and strategies. Diplomacy with teeth, as some say, means that every move gets an answer, and every escalation prompts a counter. The receipts show the world moving in increments—one missile, one pledge, one strike at a time. That's not chaos; that's the nature of international relations.…
…(cont) Sometimes, it's hard to keep track of who is up and who is down. Did I say tension? No, it's just resolve. The world is safer when countries know where they stand. Everyone wants a good outcome, but sometimes the outcome is just the next move. The stakes are high, but that's how you keep the peace. Right?
“You get war on one side, escalation on the other. Putin backs Iran, the U.S. hits back, and Ukraine gets the bill. The stakes are who runs out of missiles first, and who pays for the last round.”
“Global security requires resolve. The U.S. protects its interests, Russia pursues theirs, and Iran is part of the equation. It's complicated, but that's the nature of international relations. Did I say tension? No, it's diplomacy with teeth. The world is safer when everyone knows where they stand. Right?”
The receipts
U.S. forces launched new strikes Tuesday on targets connected to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, marking another round of attacks this week as the U.S. and Iran return to hostilities.
U.S. forces struck Iran on Tuesday, the second series of attacks in three days. Meanwhile, lawmakers reacted to the resignation of U.S.
Iranian officials said the strikes caused significant damage, including killing four people and injuring several dozens at a wedding. Iran said it retaliated by firing on U.S. bases in the region.
CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman, a Marine Corps veteran, breaks down President Trump's military strategy as the U.S. launches new strikes over Iran's alleged interference with the passage of ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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