Middle East live: US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Hormuz remains paralyzed
Summary
The United States, under President Donald Trump's orders, launched new air strikes on Iran targeting military sites linked to threats against ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait after the U.S. reimposed a naval blockade. Meanwhile, President Trump announced that Iran released a U.S. citizen who was previously detained.Key Facts
- The U.S. attacked Iranian command centers, air defense sites, missile and drone facilities, and coastal surveillance locations.
- The strikes included targets in Bandar Abbas, a major Iranian port on the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran responded by attacking Bahrain and Kuwait, using drones and other means.
- The U.S. military reinstated a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
- Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain, and Kuwait reported intercepting Iranian drone attacks.
- President Trump said Iran freed a U.S. citizen they had detained during the Biden administration.
- Lebanon and Israel agreed on pilot zones where Israeli forces will withdraw and hand control to the Lebanese army.
- Iran threatened to close additional energy export routes beyond the Strait of Hormuz.
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