The U.S. military announced the completion of its latest strikes on Iran, marking the sixth consecutive night of American attacks. Iran's IRGC claimed to have targeted U.S. military facilities in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain in retaliation for previous strikes.
The escalating strikes between the U.S. and Iran heighten regional tensions and threaten global oil supplies and markets, potentially impacting international trade and stability.
The United States military announced on Thursday evening that it had completed its latest wave of strikes against Iran, marking the sixth consecutive night of American attacks. These strikes, directed by President Donald Trump, targeted dozens of Iranian military sites including coastal surveillance, air defense sites, logistics infrastructure, and maritime capabilities. U.S. projectiles reportedly hit Qeshm Island and areas near Bandar Abbas, which are crucial for controlling the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian news outlets also reported U.S. missile attacks on Iranshahr Airport and infrastructure in Bandar Khamir, though Reuters could not immediately verify these claims.
In response, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated it launched missiles and drones targeting U.S. military bases in neighboring countries. Iran specifically claimed to have struck a recently expanded air base in Jordan, alleging it was used in a prior U.S. attack on a children's cancer hospital. The IRGC also reported targeting radar and communication systems in Kuwait and Bahrain. President Trump has previously threatened to strike Iranian energy targets and bridges, and international law experts have warned that attacks on civilian-essential sites could constitute war crimes.
The current conflict began on February 28 with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, followed by Iranian retaliatory strikes. The ongoing war has resulted in thousands of casualties, displaced millions, and contributed to rising oil prices and global market volatility.