{"id":2626658,"date":"2026-07-08T12:46:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T16:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-us-conducts-massive-strikes-hits-80-targets-after-iran-attacks-ships-in-strait-this-as-trump-says-ceasefire-is-dead\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T12:50:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T16:50:53","slug":"watch-us-conducts-massive-strikes-hits-80-targets-after-iran-attacks-ships-in-strait-this-as-trump-says-ceasefire-is-dead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-us-conducts-massive-strikes-hits-80-targets-after-iran-attacks-ships-in-strait-this-as-trump-says-ceasefire-is-dead\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch: US Conducts Massive Strikes, Hits 80 Targets After Iran Attacks Ships in Strait, This as Trump Says Ceasefire Is Dead"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">42<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-us-conducts-massive-strikes-hits-80-targets-after-iran-attacks-ships-in-strait-this-as-trump-says-ceasefire-is-dead%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2626658&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>the passage reports that the U.S. military conducted multiple strikes against Iran following attacks on civilian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.President Donald Trump declared that peace negotiations with Tehran were effectively over. In response to Iran&#8217;s violations of a ceasefire agreement signed in June, the U.S. reimposed oil sanctions and targeted over 80 Iranian sites, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/western-allies-offer-more-weapons-to-ukraine-no-decisions-made-on-tanks\/\" title=\"Western Allies Offer More Weapons to Ukraine, no Decisions Made on Tanks\">including air defense<\/a>, missile, and drone launch systems. The strikes came after Iran attacked three commercial ships, wich justified the U.S. military&#8217;s actions, according to the Pentagon and social media statements. Trump criticized Iranian leaders, calling them untrustworthy and indicating that he no longer wanted to engage in negotiations. The escalation marks a meaningful shift in U.S.-iran relations amid ongoing tensions over regional security and maritime stability.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The U.S. military struck dozens of targets in Iran on Wednesday after President Donald Trump declared peace talks with Tehran were effectively over.<\/p>\n<p>After civilian vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz were attacked this week, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/breaking-ceasefire-terminated-iran-opens-fire-strait-trump-orders-huge-retaliation-says-cut-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">president lost his patience<\/a> with Iranian negotiators, who he said were acting in bad faith.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/07\/07\/world\/live-news\/nato-summit-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According to<\/a> CNN, three different civilian ships were targeted by the Iranian military from Monday to Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>The attacks violated a peace deal that was signed in June.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, the Trump administration reimposed oil sanctions on the Islamic nation, and missiles struck targets across Iran.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udea8 JUST IN: The Pentagon confirms the US military struck OVER 80 targets in Iran via precision strikes tonight after the regime attacked multiple civilian vessels in the Strait<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019ve released the attached video of the strikes<\/p>\n<p>\u201cU.S. forces struck Iranian air defense systems,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CO9yMhN4bn\">pic.twitter.com\/CO9yMhN4bn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/nicksortor\/status\/2074673196003979707?\">July 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Bandar Abbas airport in southern Iran, last night \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n<p>This is the only language the regime understands.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ISSYWZ6vGh\">pic.twitter.com\/ISSYWZ6vGh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DrEliDavid\/status\/2074720844543111282?\">July 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udea8\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 The Bandar Abbas footage points to the heaviest U.S. strikes since the ceasefire, and Iran may be about to shut the strait completely.<\/p>\n<p>-New scenes from Bandar Abbas port show what appear to be the most severe strikes on Iran since the initial ceasefire was signed\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ITohcXAX7n\">https:\/\/t.co\/ITohcXAX7n<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5S3yT6kmzc\">pic.twitter.com\/5S3yT6kmzc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MarioNawfal\/status\/2074615677764202845?\">July 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In a post on the social media platform X, U.S. Central Command announced the strikes on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/politics\/articles\/tanker-struck-iran-threatens-abandon-101552697.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more than 80 targets<\/a> were a direct result of Iran\u2019s behavior.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cU.S. Central Command forces have begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >attacking commercial shipping crewed<\/a> by innocent civilians in an international waterway,\u201d CENTCOM said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">U.S. Central Command forces have begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway. The U.S. strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CENTCOM\/status\/2074603238175998290?\">July 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The statement added, \u201cThe U.S. strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran\u2019s demonstrated aggression was unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.<\/p>\n<p>Fox News <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/live-news\/us-iran-khamenei-funeral-july-7-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a> that targets struck included air defense systems and coastal surveillance systems.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. military missiles also hit surface-to-air missile sites, anti-ship cruise missile sites, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/middle-east-braces-for-pending-airstrikes-from-u-s-u-k-in-response-to-houthi-attacks\/\" title=\"Middle East prepares for imminent air... by U.S. and U.K. in retaliation to Houthi assaults\">drone launch sites<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Trump said from a NATO summit in Turkey on Wednesday morning that in his mind, a monthslong ceasefire amid peace negotiations was \u201cover.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo me, I think it\u2019s over, I don\u2019t want to deal with them anymore,\u201d Trump told reporters.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/POTUS?\">@POTUS<\/a> on the status of the ceasefire with Iran: \u201cTo me, I think it\u2019s over. I don\u2019t want to deal with them anymore. They\u2019re scum\u2026 They\u2019re led by sick people\u2026 I\u2019ll speak to our negotiators. They want to negotiate\u2014they\u2019re good people\u2026 but they have to come back to me. As far\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6eYfwMxSdn\">pic.twitter.com\/6eYfwMxSdn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RapidResponse47\/status\/2074773233602023509?\">July 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>He concluded of Iranian leaders, \u201cThey\u2019re liars, they\u2019re cheats, they\u2019re sick people. 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