US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night
Summary
The US military has carried out seven nights of strikes on Iran following the collapse of a ceasefire agreement, aiming to reduce Iran's military capabilities. Iran and the US have exchanged claims about attacks and damages, including incidents involving oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz and strikes on military bases in the Gulf region.Key Facts
- The US military conducted strikes on Iran for the seventh consecutive night after President Donald Trump ended a temporary ceasefire.
- The strikes aim to weaken Iranian military strength, according to US Central Command.
- Iran claimed two oil tankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz due to mines, but the US denied this claim.
- Explosions were reported in Iranian cities and ports near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran said it attacked US military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and Syria; the US denied attacks in Syria.
- Kuwaiti officials reported Iranian drone strikes injured soldiers and damaged infrastructure.
- Multiple American service members were reportedly injured during Iranian attacks on Jordanian bases.
- The US said it targeted only military sites, and about seven people died in the attacks in Iran’s Hormozgan province.
- The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas, has seen a major drop in shipping traffic due to the conflict.
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