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The United States has launched fresh strikes on Iran following the deaths of three American soldiers in an Iranian attack on a US military site in Jordan. The strikes targeted Iranian military facilities, as analysts say Iran's military capabilities remain formidable despite sustained bombardment.
The US military has conducted a series of strikes against Iran following the deaths of two American service members in Jordan, with Iran retaliating against US bases in Kuwait. The escalation threatens global oil shipping routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States has completed its eighth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps facilities, according to US Central Command. The strikes are part of an ongoing campaign to degrade Iran's military capabilities and respond to attacks on US personnel.
The United States has launched a new wave of strikes against Iran, marking the eighth consecutive night of attacks, according to CENTCOM. The strikes aim to degrade Iran's military capabilities and punish forces responsible for attacks on US service members, two of whom were killed in Jordan. Iranian state media reported civilian casualties and strikes near Bushehr, while Iran claimed to have hit US Fifth Fleet facilities in Bahrain.
Following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Brigadier-General Ahmad Vahidi has risen to lead the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, directing Iran's military response from the shadows. Jerusalem Post reports the IRGC's total control over Iran's decisions, while The Hindu details Vahidi's background and the recent ceasefire agreements.
Iran launched coordinated attacks on U.S. military targets in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia in retaliation for American airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure, as the conflict entered its second week. The U.S. military denied a claim from Iranian Revolutionary Guards regarding oil tanker explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, while casualties and infrastructure damage continue to mount.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps released video footage of missiles launched by its naval forces targeting US aircraft at Jordan's Al Azraq air base, in retaliation for US strikes on Qeshm Island. TASS reports the strike destroyed two fighter jets and three other aircraft, and also hit communications and fuel storage facilities.
The United States and Iran traded strikes on military and infrastructure targets over the weekend, with Iran announcing it had suspended its commitments under the interim deal. The conflict, focused on the Strait of Hormuz, saw significant damage in Kuwait, including a desalination plant and oil facility.
The US military has conducted a seventh night of strikes on Iran, aiming to degrade Iranian military capabilities, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have hit US facilities across the Gulf. The conflict has disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides exchanging accusations and denials.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reported carrying out multiple waves of drone and missile strikes against US military facilities in Kuwait and Jordan, according to Iranian state media and statements cited by TASS. Targets included air bases, fuel storage tanks, and HIMARS systems. Kuwaiti air defenses were reportedly activated to intercept Iranian drones.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says two oil tankers struck mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, a claim the US military disputes. The incident is the latest in a series of confrontations over control of the vital waterway, with Iran warning ships to avoid routes it deems unsafe.
Kuwaiti forces intercepted dozens of drones and reported injuries from shrapnel as Iran launched strikes targeting US assets, while the government established a $100 million fund to address emergency infrastructure repairs.
US forces have carried out a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting infrastructure and military sites, while Iran retaliates with drones and missiles against US-allied Gulf states. The conflict, triggered by US President Donald Trump's declaration that the peace deal is over, has caused a humanitarian crisis, with a desalination plant hit leaving 10,000 people without water.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed a retaliatory strike on a US special operations command center at al-Tanf in Syria, citing the killing of Iranian soldiers. The US military said it had withdrawn from the base in February, denied any troop casualties, and a Syrian military source said no attack occurred.
Iran launched new attacks on US facilities in the Gulf on Friday following a sixth consecutive night of US strikes on Iranian infrastructure. The escalation has halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and raised global energy prices, amid threats from both sides to target critical infrastructure.
The United States has expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran, increasingly targeting bridges, while Iran has launched missile attacks on Gulf nations including Bahrain and Kuwait. The interim ceasefire has collapsed, and the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz continues to escalate.
The US and Iran have exchanged strikes over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran announcing its closure and the US insisting it remains open. As the conflict escalates, experts describe how the waterway is monitored through a combination of military and commercial assets, while officials on both sides trade claims about leadership and control.
Argentina commemorated the 32nd anniversary of the AMIA Jewish community center bombing, which killed 85 people. President Javier Milei met former hostage Iair Horn at the ceremony, while AMIA President Osvaldo Armoza criticized the stalled investigation. The attack is blamed on Iran and Hezbollah, though Tehran denies involvement.
Iran has instructed Yemen's Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical Red Sea shipping route, if the US attacks Iranian power infrastructure, according to multiple sources. The threat poses a major risk to global energy supplies and shipping, with analysts warning of potential disruptions to two of the world's most vital oil arteries.
The US-Iran memorandum of understanding on the Strait of Hormuz promised safe passage but left key questions unanswered. Both sides interpret the agreement differently, and its rapid unravelling has exposed the lack of implementation mechanisms.