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Trump announces strike on Tren De Aragua leader; Israeli military warns of Lebanon strikes; Iran dro

Trump says U.S. military struck Tren De Aragua leader. Israeli military warns of imminent south Lebanon strikes. US forces shoot down Iranian drones. Iran targets Strait of Hormuz ships.

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Trump announced that the U.S. military conducted a strike targeting the leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua. The operation was confirmed by the president in a statement. Separately, the Israeli military warned of imminent strikes on south Lebanon, signaling a potential escalation along the border. The U.S. military also reported that Iran launched multiple drones targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit chokepoint.

Trump says U.S. military launched a strike on leader of Tren De Aragua

Trump announced that the U.S. military conducted a strike on the leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua. The president confirmed the operation targeting the head of the criminal organization. No further details on the outcome or location of the strike were immediately provided.

Israeli military warns of imminent strikes on south Lebanon

The Israeli military issued a warning of imminent strikes on south Lebanon, signaling a potential escalation along the border. The warning comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. No specific targets or timelines were disclosed in the military's statement.

US forces shoot down Iranian attack drones, source tells Reuters

U.S. forces shot down Iranian attack drones, a source told Reuters. The incident marks a significant escalation in ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran. The source did not specify the number of drones or the exact location of the engagement.

U.S. military says Iran launched multiple drones targeting ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military reported that Iran launched multiple drones in an attempt to strike ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. The military described the action as a significant escalation in the region.

Indian Air Force AN-32 transport plane crashes in India

An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport plane crashed in India. Emergency response teams are underway at the crash site. No information on casualties or the cause of the crash has been released yet.

What to Watch

Developments in the Strait of Hormuz and the Israel-Lebanon border are expected to unfold through the day. The outcome of the U.S. strike on the Tren De Aragua leader may be clarified in subsequent official statements. Search and rescue operations for the Indian Air Force plane continue.

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