- US CENTCOM completed its 11th consecutive evening of air strikes degrading Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting military operations centres, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage, and logistics infrastructure.
- Massive explosions were heard across Tehran, with air defences activated; explosions also reported in Bushehr, Sirik, and areas near Behbahan and Omidiyeh in Khuzestan province.
- US forces attacked a military site on the outskirts of Tabriz at 2:40am local time; attacks on Tabriz and Tehran marked a departure from earlier strikes focused on southern Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Donald Trump threatened to attack a suspected Iranian nuclear site called Pickaxe Mountain “pretty soon, and very heavily”; Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters responded that attacks would expand if nuclear sites are hit.
- Diplomatic efforts: Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni held talks with Pakistani officials, including Army Chief Asim Munir; Qatari PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman discussed de-escalation with Saudi minister and urged commitment to the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding.
- CENTCOM reported Iran had attacked more than 30 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz over three months, endangering mariners, but claimed the waterway remains open and US facilitated transit of 900 vessels and 450 million barrels of crude oil since early May.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed its 11th consecutive night of air strikes against Iran, targeting military operations and infrastructure.
Massive explosions were reported in Tehran and southern Iran, with air-defense systems activated in response.34567
Areas near Behbahan and Omidiyeh were specifically targeted, alongside a military site near Tabriz, marking a shift in the focus of US strikes.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated the cost of the conflict has reached $37.5 billion, with a request for an additional $90 billion in funding.
President Donald Trump has threatened to attack a suspected Iranian nuclear site, prompting warnings from Iran's military about potential retaliatory actions.89
Despite the escalating violence, CENTCOM reported that the Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial transit, facilitating the movement of approximately 900 vessels and 450 million barrels of crude oil since May.12131415
As tensions rise, diplomatic efforts are underway, with Iranian officials engaging in talks with Pakistani leaders and Qatari diplomats emphasizing the need for de-escalation and adherence to previous agreements.
“US Central Command said it completed its 11th consecutive evening of air strikes targeting Iranian military operations centres, drone storage, and logistics infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, President Trump threatened to attack a suspected Iranian nuclear site called 'Pickaxe Mountain' 'pretty soon, and very heavily,' prompting Iran to warn of expanded attacks.”
