US forces launched a new round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday, marking the second consecutive day of military action by Washington against Tehran as tensions in the Gulf continued to escalate. Coastal defense systems near Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island and Bushehr were activated to intercept aerial targets in response to the US strikes. Following President Donald Trump's remarks at the Ankara summit, Iran's Press TV, citing an informed source, reported that Tehran could close the Strait of Hormuz and strike twice as many targets if the United States launched further attacks.

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