NewsWorld newsDonald TrumpLIVEUpdated 2 mins agoThe President of the United States is due to update Americans on Monday evening, July 13 Eastern Time [ET] after issuing a stern warning: 'Tell the Iranians we're coming'Trump will speak to the nation later(Image: Getty Images)President Donald Trump has notified Congress that the US is at war with Iran once again and launched fresh military action in the region.A new wave of strikes is taking place less than a week after Trump declared the peace deal ceasefire, which was supposed to give both sides a year to negotiate a lasting peace, was 'over'.The President has reportedly told CNN this evening: "We're going to take out Pickaxe Mountain. Tell the Iranians we're coming."The President has also claimed the Strait of Hormuz 'will remain open, with or without Iran' by installing a blockade on Iranian ships or their customers. He added a 20 per cent fee on 'all cargo shipped, for any and all costs necessary to do the job of providing safety and security to this very volatile section of the world'.This is a live event. Please check below for the latest updates.View PostView PostToday01:57 BSTThe significance of Trump's notification'As we've mentioned, the President has formally notified Congress the US is at war with Iran once again.It's important to note that this is not just some housekeeping, where one branch of the government informs another about international affairs.The notification is important because it allows the President to organise military action in the Middle East for 60 days without Congress' approval.The US has not formally declared war on Iran - only Congress can do that, according to the constitution. So this notification is how Trump can conduct a military operations without that declaration of war.Today01:49 BSTSirens in BahrainMissilie sirens have reportedly been set off in Bahrain, which was hit by airstrikes earlier in the Iran War.Military action began on February 28, and then wound up in late June as a ceasefire deal was signed. However, it appears hostilities have resumed this evening.Today01:46 BSTOne dead, eight wounded in US strikeOfficials from the UAE have announced one person has died and eight are injured after a US attack on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.UAE's government said on X: "The Ministry of Defense condemns this brazen attack, which constitutes a serious violation and a clear breach of international law, threatening the security and stability of the region."‌Today01:42 BSTTrump due to speak to AmericaPresident Trump is due to address Americans at 9pm Eastern Time, or in around 20 minutes' time. We will bring you all the latest from that speech as it happens.‌