US attacks southern Iran, as Tehran hits Gulf countries: What’s the latest?
Summary
The United States has carried out attacks on several targets in southern Iran for six nights in a row. In response, Iran launched missile and drone strikes on US bases and neighboring Gulf countries, causing casualties and damage. Both sides continue to escalate tensions despite recent talks aimed at ending the conflict.Key Facts
- The US attacked sites in southern Iran, including six bridges and a railway station.
- Iran reported at least eight people killed and several injured in the US attacks.
- The strikes damaged power lines, causing power outages in parts of southern Iran.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launched missile and drone attacks on US bases and Gulf countries including Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, and Syria.
- Qatar intercepted missiles, but one child was injured by shrapnel during the attacks.
- Iran claimed to have destroyed radar installations in Oman and struck missile defense systems in Kuwait.
- Jordan intercepted three Iranian missiles with no casualties reported.
- Iranian officials said the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway, will be affected by the ongoing conflict.
- US Vice President JD Vance mentioned Israeli officials’ attempts to influence US opinion on the Iran conflict during a podcast.
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