- US military has bombed Iran for the 13th consecutive night amid escalating tensions, targeting Iranian military command centers and drone facilities.
- President Trump has threatened to launch bigger strikes on Iran, stating he is close to making a decision on a massive attack.
- Kuwait has intercepted Iranian drones, with officials reporting explosions from air defense systems responding to the attacks.
- The escalating conflict has raised fears of a worsening energy crisis in the Gulf, with Iran's retaliatory attacks affecting regional stability.
- Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs warned of retaliation against any future attacks, emphasizing a cycle of violence.
The United States military has conducted airstrikes on Iran for the 13th consecutive night, targeting military command centers and drone facilities, as President Donald Trump threatens to escalate attacks further. Trump stated, “I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it.”1234
The strikes come in response to Iran's retaliatory attacks on U.S. allies, including a drone strike on a telecommunications tower in Kuwait. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for these attacks, warning of continued retaliation against U.S. actions. “The armed forces’ retaliatory attacks will continue as long as the US attacks on the country’s infrastructure and coastal areas continue,” said Iranian army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia.56
The conflict has raised concerns about a potential energy crisis in the Gulf, with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stating, “The situation is getting out of control. It is teetering on the edge of the unimaginable.” Meanwhile, Kuwait has reported drone interceptions, urging citizens to follow safety protocols as tensions escalate. The Strait of Hormuz remains open for transit, but the ongoing hostilities threaten regional stability and international shipping.
As the situation unfolds, the U.S. military continues to assert its commitment to holding Iran accountable for threats to commercial shipping, with Trump warning of “major military punishment” if attacks persist.
“CENTCOM said strikes targeted Iranian military command centers and capabilities to hold Iran accountable. Separately, UN Secretary-General Guterres warned the situation is ‘teetering on the edge of the unimaginable’.”
