US conducts tenth consecutive night of strikes on Iran; Iranian state media reports explosions
The United States has carried out a tenth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, with Iranian state media reporting explosions in Bandar Abbas, Sirik and other locations. The escalation comes as Iran’s president described the country as being in a “full-scale war,” even as diplomats continued talks aimed at de-escalation.
Iranian media identified strikes near Tabriz, believed to house underground missile facilities, and Bushehr, home to Iran’s only operating civilian nuclear plant. US Central Command described the targets as covering military command centres, air-defence and coastal surveillance sites, along with missile, drone and communications infrastructure.
President Donald Trump warned on social media that Tehran would face “severe consequences” for the deaths of American service members, according to reports. Meanwhile, Jordan said it intercepted three Iranian missiles, while Kuwait and Bahrain also reported activity tied to Iran’s expanding attacks on Gulf states hosting US forces. The Pentagon is boosting fighter jet numbers in the region and sending additional refueling aircraft to Israel, as officials disclosed that nearly 100 US troops have suffered mostly minor injuries since 7 July.
In a related development, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels announced a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia after the two sides exchanged fire last week for the first time in years. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.
