- The US military launched strikes against Iran in retaliation to Iran’s attempted attack on US military positions on Tuesday.
- Explosions were heard in southern Iran, including Bandar Abbas, Kish and Qeshm Island, according to Iranian state media.
- At least 20 people were killed and 32 others injured in the strikes, according to the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks, and Iraq’s President Nizar Amidi called them 'unacceptable and a flagrant violation of Iraq’s sovereignty.'
- Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman met with Vice President JD Vance in Washington, DC, to discuss the joint strikes.
- Four members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp were killed in US-Saudi airstrikes in Iraq on Wednesday.
The US military launched airstrikes against Iran on Tuesday, targeting positions linked to Iran-aligned Iraqi militias in retaliation for an attempted attack on US military bases.1
At least 20 people were killed and 32 others injured, according to the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).3
Explosions were reported in southern Iran, including Bandar Abbas, Kish, and Qeshm Island, as the strikes unfolded.2
Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks, labeling them as aggressive actions against its sovereignty.
Iraq's President Nizar Amidi described the strikes as 'unacceptable and a flagrant violation of Iraq's sovereignty,' highlighting the regional tensions exacerbated by the US military's actions.
The situation escalated further with reports that four members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp were killed in the strikes, according to a provincial Iranian official.
The US military's response underscores the ongoing conflict and the delicate balance of power in the region, as diplomatic efforts continue to be challenged by military actions.
“Explosions were reported in southern Iran, including Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island, following the US strikes. Additionally, Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman met with Vice President JD Vance to discuss the joint military actions amid rising tensions in the region.”
