- US Central Command announced it launched "more strikes against Iranian military targets" at 5:30PM US Eastern time [2130 GMT] on Trump's direction, stating the mission will "further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels."
- Iran’s Bushehr was attacked by US forces, causing an explosion, according to Governor Mohammad Mozaffari, with details under investigation.
- Kuwait activated air defenses to intercept a drone attack from Iran, with the army stating sounds of explosion are from interceptions.
- The US House voted 216 to 212 to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with $1.15 trillion in military spending "amid the US war on Iran."
The US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed the commencement of a new wave of strikes on Iranian military targets, initiated at 5:30 PM ET on the orders of President Trump. This operation aims to further degrade Iran's capacity to pose threats to civilian mariners and commercial vessels in regional waters.
The strikes have reportedly targeted the southern coastal city of Bushehr, leading to significant explosions, as confirmed by Governor Mohammad Mozaffari through Iran's Tasnim news agency. The details of the incident are currently under investigation, with emergency services deployed to the scene.34
In a related development, air defenses in Kuwait have been activated to counter a drone attack originating from Iran, as reported by the country's military. The General Staff of the Army indicated that any explosion sounds were due to drones being intercepted.56
This escalation comes as the House of Representatives voted 216 to 212 to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes $1.15 trillion in military spending amid ongoing tensions with Iran.7
“Iran's Bushehr was attacked by US forces, causing an explosion, Governor Mohammad Mozaffari told Tasnim, with details under investigation. Separately, Kuwait activated its air defenses to intercept an Iranian drone attack, with the army stating explosion sounds are from interceptions.”
