- The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that it concluded its latest round of strikes against Iran, targeting military command centres, drone storage facilities, and communication networks.
- On Friday, Iranian media reported explosions across multiple cities, including Khondab and Khorramabad, following the US missile attacks.
- Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that four people were killed and five others injured in a US missile attack near Ahvaz.
- President Donald Trump warned Tehran and the Houthis of major military punishment for extending the conflict to the Red Sea, stating he is close to making a decision on the largest strikes yet.
- The Houthis allowed two Chinese supertankers carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia to successfully exit the Bab al-Mandeb strait, despite their naval blockade against Saudi Arabia.
- The US has struck targets across Iran, reaching as far as the Caspian Sea, as tensions escalate following Iranian attacks on US allies in the Gulf.
- Trump also warned China and Russia against selling weapons to Iran, stating that he believed they were not currently doing so.
- Iran's military claimed to have launched drone strikes against targets in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, indicating the ongoing conflict's regional implications.
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported a series of strikes against Iranian military targets, including command centers and drone facilities, as tensions escalate in the region.
President Trump indicated he is prepared to launch the largest military response yet, stating, "I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it."
Iran's military retaliated with drone strikes across Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, while the Houthis attacked Saudi tankers, causing oil prices to surge over $100 per barrel.12
Shipping insurance costs in the Red Sea have doubled amid the conflict, highlighting the broader economic impact.
Trump has also cautioned China and Russia against supplying arms to Iran, emphasizing the potential consequences of such actions.11
The situation remains volatile, with Iranian officials asserting their commitment to protecting interests in the Strait of Hormuz, stating, "We are neither intimidated by threats nor will we yield to pressure."
As the conflict continues, the ripple effects are felt globally, with companies like Coca-Cola raising prices in response to supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing hostilities.
“CENTCOM said it targeted Iranian military command centres, drone storage facilities and communication networks in its latest round of strikes. Separately, the Houthis struck two Saudi tankers in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, pushing oil prices above $100 per barrel for the first time since May.”
The Guardian
