In brief
Iran's military launched fresh airstrikes on US bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain, while Washington responded with a seven‑hour wave of operations targeting Iranian military and strategic sites. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that it risks further military action if negotiations break down. US Central Command said the strikes aimed to degrade Iran’s ability to threaten shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian forces also hit US communication systems, fuel storage facilities and a Curacao‑flagged tanker. The escalating clashes raise alarms about regional stability and the potential for wider conflict.
Iran launches fresh attacks on US military bases in neighboring Gulf states while Washington carries out a seven‑hour strike campaign aimed at degrading Iran’s maritime threat capabilities.
Tehran reported strikes on targets in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain, marking a new phase of hostilities and putting pressure on a preliminary deal aimed at ending the conflict.
Meanwhile, the US military committed a series of strikes across multiple locations to undermine Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
These exchanges followed President Donald Trump’s warning that Iran would face further military action if it does not resume negotiations.
US Central Command said its operations hit command centres, air‑defence sites, and coastal surveillance facilities in Iran, including Bandar Abbas and Greater Tunb Island.
Explosions were reported across Iran and air defences were triggered in Tehran. US allies in the Gulf reported drone attacks; Kuwait intercepted them and Bahrain advised citizens to remain calm and seek safety.
Iran’s forces also targeted US communications systems and fuel storage facilities in Jordan and fired on an unladen Curacao‑flagged oil tanker attempting to sail toward a blockaded Iranian port.
