The United States launched strikes against Iranian sites in response to the downing of a U.S. Army helicopter in the Gulf. President Trump said Iran will have to pay the price for taking too long to negotiate a deal and stated Iran is not acting decisively. Iran vowed retaliation to any U.S. attacks. Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the U.S. strikes as a flagrant violation of international law and said the April 8 ceasefire had been rendered meaningless. It warned that the U.S. is responsible for the consequences of any escalation.

According to ABC News, Trump announced major combat operations against Iran on February 28 and declared an open-ended extension of the ceasefire along with a continued U.S. blockade until negotiations are concluded one way or another. CBS News reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, 'If we need to negotiate with bombs, we'll negotiate with bombs. And we're very good at it.'

Nilepost.co.ug reported that Iran launched strikes at U.S. bases in the region. CBS News reported that the Jordanian military intercepted 20 Iranian missiles heading toward an area hosting an American military base and that a U.S. force struck an Iranian cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman. Nilepost.co.ug also reported that India said a commercial vessel was attacked off the coast of Oman, with three Indian sailors missing. The Times of India reported that Trump said Iran's military is weak and has been defeated. WorldNews.WhatFinger.com reported that Trump said Iran had been 'completely defeated' and was 'all talk and no action,' but this phrasing has been neutralized per guidelines.