Iran, Houthis strike tankers as US bombing continues: What’s the latest?
Summary
The United States carried out air strikes on Iranian military targets for the 12th night in a row, hitting sites in several Iranian provinces. In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked US military assets in Kuwait and Jordan and claimed responsibility for an explosion on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.Key Facts
- The US struck Iranian military sites including missile and drone facilities, coastal surveillance, and air defense installations.
- Attacks affected Iranian cities near the Iraqi border and along the Strait of Hormuz, causing casualties and power outages.
- Two people were killed and 11 injured in the US attacks, according to Iranian officials.
- Iran’s IRGC claimed attacks on US bases in Kuwait, damaging a warehouse, missile defense systems, and drones.
- The IRGC also hit US military assets in Jordan, including missile radar systems and helicopter maintenance facilities.
- Iran said the tanker explosion in the Strait of Hormuz was caused by an attempt to navigate a mined route under US orders.
- The IRGC stated that the Strait of Hormuz is under its control and emphasized they were responding to US violations.
- The US Central Command confirmed a recent round of strikes but did not specify exact locations within Iran.
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