Trump weighs taking out Pickaxe nuclear site as US strikes Iran for 3rd night in a row

The US launched a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and suggested charging ships for safe passage. Iran retaliated with attacks targeting Bahrain, Jordan, and two tankers associated with the UAE in the strait, resulting in one mariner killed and eight wounded. Jordan intercepted four missiles from Iranian territory, and Bahrain reported explosions in Manama. Trump also indicated he would likely order a strike on Iran's Pickaxe nuclear site, stating, "We'll probably give Pickaxe a shot relatively soon." These hostilities escalate tensions amid a ceasefire agreement that is faltering, with both sides accusing the other of violating its terms. Trump also stated that the US would seek reimbursement from Gulf countries for protecting the Strait of Hormuz.