President Trump announced a lethal strike, conducted by U.S. Southern Command, targeting Hector "Niño Guerrero" Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, leader of the Tren de Aragua gang. Trump stated the action was coordinated with Venezuela and aimed to eliminate the gang's safe haven.
China has assured the US it will not provide material support to Iran, while Iran claims readiness for "new surprises" against enemies. Israel is reportedly building covert bases in Iraq for a potential Iran war, and US ammunition stocks are reportedly low due to the conflict.
The United States will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until a deal with Iran is signed, according to President Donald Trump. Oil prices have risen due to the US blockade of the strait while the Navy seized an Iranian-flagged vessel. The development comes amid ongoing tensions between the two countries, with Iran conducting drone strikes on US warships in response to what Tehran called US "piracy."
