The US intensified pressure on Iran with President Trump threatening further strikes and the Treasury Department imposing new sanctions on entities supporting Iran's weapons procurement, including some in China and Hong Kong.
The US intensified pressure on Iran with new strikes and sanctions targeting entities supporting Tehran's weapons procurement, including those in China and Hong Kong. President Trump warned Iran against playing games, as CENTCOM confirmed strikes in response to 'unwarranted aggression.' Iran retaliated by threatening to target maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the total cost for developing, deploying, and operating the US Golden Dome missile defense system over 20 years could reach approximately $1.2 trillion, with the majority spent on weapons procurement, particularly space-based interceptor systems.
