Iran strikes US bases in Gulf; US retaliates with air campaign as conflict enters sixth day
Iran launched attacks on US military bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain on Wednesday, while the United States conducted a six-hour wave of air strikes across multiple locations in Iran, escalating a conflict that has entered its sixth day.
The Iranian attacks targeted US facilities in neighbouring Gulf states, according to statements from Tehran. The strikes come amid a fragile preliminary ceasefire agreement that has been strained by the renewed hostilities.
In response, the US military said it carried out strikes aimed at degrading Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil transportation. The operations lasted six hours and hit multiple sites, the Pentagon confirmed.
US President Donald Trump warned Iran to 'behave' and return to negotiations, hinting at further military action if it does not comply. No immediate casualties have been reported from either side.
The clashes mark a significant escalation between the two nations, which have been locked in a long-standing rivalry. Analysts say the situation risks drawing in other regional powers and disrupting global oil markets.
