President Trump has made it clear that the United States will respond with force when American interests are threatened. This was evident on Saturday when the US military launched a powerful retaliatory strike against Iran after the Islamic regime attacked a commercial vessel and declared the Strait of Hormuz closed.
Background of the Attack
The trigger for this decisive action was Iran’s unprovoked attack on the M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cypriot-flagged container vessel that was navigating international waters freely. According to United States Central Command, the Iranian regime’s strike left the vessel with severe engine room damage and a civilian crew member is now missing.
CENTCOM confirmed that the American retaliation kicked off at 7:15 Eastern Time and was carried out under the direct command of President Trump. This is what strong, decisive leadership looks like. There was no hand-wringing, no endless rounds of diplomatic theater while Iran laughed at American weakness.
Context of the Attack
What makes Iran’s behavior even more outrageous is the context. This was not a first offense. CENTCOM stated plainly that Iran had been “provided yet another opportunity to demonstrate adherence to the Memorandum of Understanding” after being previously held accountable for earlier attacks on commercial vessels. The regime was given chances, and it chose defiance.
Original reporting: KTSA News/Talk (San Antonio) — read the source article.
