Key facts
- US missile strikes killed at least seven people and injured eight in Iran's Khuzestan province.
- The strikes reportedly occurred near Shahid Baghaei Hospital, prompting temporary patient evacuations.
- US Central Command stated the strikes targeted Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- This marks the second wave of US strikes against Iran within 24 hours.
Iranian state media reported that US missiles struck near the cities of Ahvaz and Aghajari in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province, killing at least seven people and injuring eight others. The reports indicated the attack hit the vicinity of Shahid Baghaei Hospital, a facility that treats cancer patients, including children, prompting staff to temporarily evacuate patients.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that American forces launched operations targeting Iranian military capabilities allegedly used to threaten vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM indicated that these actions were taken under the direction of US President Donald Trump, aiming to hold Iran accountable. This marks the second wave of US strikes against Iran within a 24-hour period.
These developments occur amidst heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, with both nations engaging in military actions following the collapse of diplomatic efforts. Ahvaz, a significant city in Iran's oil-rich Khuzestan province, has been affected by the ongoing conflict.