Key facts
- At least two people were wounded in a U.S. drone strike in Khorramabad, Iran.
- The strike occurred early Friday as part of the ongoing 2026 Iran war.
- U.S. and Israeli forces are conducting operations across Iran, described by U.S. Central Command as self-defense measures.
- Khorramabad has been a previous target in the conflict.
- American forces have conducted strikes for 11 consecutive nights, targeting military infrastructure.
- Iran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
- The U.S. military death toll has reached 18.
- The military campaign has cost $37.5 billion.
- Iran has warned that attacks on its nuclear facilities would expand the conflict.
A U.S. drone strike in Khorramabad, Iran, wounded at least two people early Friday, according to semi-official Fars news agency and Middle East Eye reports. This incident is part of the ongoing 2026 Iran war, during which U.S. and Israeli forces have been conducting operations across Iran, described by U.S. Central Command as self-defense measures targeting Iranian military infrastructure.
American forces have carried out strikes for 11 consecutive nights, targeting military command centers, missile facilities, air defense systems, and other strategic assets. Explosions were reported in Bushehr and other parts of southern Iran, with air defense systems activated over Tehran. President Donald Trump has warned of potential strikes on Iran's suspected nuclear facility, Pickaxe Mountain, while Tehran has cautioned that any attack on its nuclear facilities would lead to a wider conflict.
Iran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, prompting Kuwaiti authorities to activate air defenses. The conflict has resulted in 18 U.S. military fatalities, with the campaign costing an estimated $37.5 billion. Diplomatic efforts are underway, with Iranian officials meeting with Pakistan's military leadership. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister criticized a proposal by President Trump to use frozen Iranian assets for compensation.