US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers

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The 10th consecutive night of strikes by the US followed President Trump's vow to punish Iran for the deaths of US soldiers. Iran responded by claiming to have struck two oil tankers and US military assets in the region. US Central Command reported that the strikes targeted Iranian military command centers and missile launch sites. Despite the tensions, commercial vessels were still reported to be passing through the Strait of Hormuz.