US and Iran Exchange Airstrikes for Sixth Day; Conflict Spreads to Iraq and Syria
The United States and Iran have been exchanging airstrikes for six consecutive days, with the conflict expanding beyond Iranian borders. On Friday, the US military struck additional bridges and infrastructure in Iran, aiming to pressure Tehran to ease its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, according to US officials.
In response, Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched missile attacks against US-allied nations in the Middle East, including Qatar, as well as a US special operations command centre in Syria and Kurdish regions of northern Iraq. Iranian officials reported that US strikes have killed dozens of people and wounded hundreds in Iran, though these figures have not been independently verified.
The escalation marks the longest sustained exchange of fire between the two countries in recent years. No official declarations of war have been made, and diplomatic channels remain open, according to statements from both sides. International bodies have called for de-escalation, but no ceasefire has been agreed upon.
This report is based on statements from US and Iranian officials and has not been independently corroborated by this publication. Readers are advised to monitor official sources for updates.
