Live updates: Iran considers closing Strait of Hormuz
Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth in comments Sunday morning said now was the time for peace and that the U.S. did not want regime change, while Vice President Vance said the U.S. was at war with Iran's nuclear program and not the country.
A big question going forward is how Iran will react, and whether it seeks to de-escalate tensions after the serious U.S. military strikes.
Iranian television on Sunday reported that country's parliament had approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route that could have serious implications for both the global and U.S. economy. The strait lies between Iran and Oman.
A final decision on closing the route, the Iranian television report said, would rest with Iran's Supreme National Security Council.
U.S. bombs targeted three nuclear sites in Natanz, Esfahan and Fordow, located inside a mountain. Six 'bunker buster' bombs were reportedly dropped on Fordow, while more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles were launched at the other two sites.
The administration has argued the strikes were a monumental success, but at this early stage it is unclear how much the sites were damaged or how long it has set back Iran's nuclear program.
Trump on Saturday night and U.S. officials on Sunday made it clear further strikes were on the table based on Iran's next steps.
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