US strikes Iran, tanker, as Tehran hits Kuwait, Jordan: What’s the latest
Summary
The US military carried out air strikes on several locations in Iran, including near Tehran, targeting military sites to reduce Iran’s threat in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran launched attacks on US military assets in Kuwait, Bahrain, and other nearby countries, escalating tensions in the region.Key Facts
- The US carried out strikes on Iranian military sites, including command centers, air defenses, missile and drone facilities, and coastal surveillance.
- The US targeted Bandar Abbas, Greater Tunb Island, and other locations close to the Strait of Hormuz.
- An oil tanker trying to reach Iran’s Kharg Island was disabled by the US Navy as part of a naval blockade.
- Iran retaliated by striking US military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan with missiles and drones.
- Jordan intercepted eight Iranian missiles, and Iraq reported drone attacks near US facilities in Erbil.
- A hospital in Ahvaz, Iran, was evacuated after being hit during the US strikes.
- Iranian officials warned of a larger military conflict and threatened to stop all energy exports from the Middle East in response to the US blockade.
- At least 35 people have died, and over 300 were injured in the recent wave of attacks that started the previous Wednesday.
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