- The United States renewed strikes on Iran after Tehran fired on a tanker crossing the Strait of Hormuz in a fresh burst of fighting over the critical waterway.
- American forces targeted Iranian military surveillance infrastructure, communication systems and air defence sites in retaliatory strikes ordered by Donald Trump.
- Mr Trump warned Iran it would "no longer exist" if the US was forced to continue its military action.
- US central command (CENTCOM) stated that the American strikes were a "direct response to continued Iranian aggression against commercial shipping".
- On Saturday night, Iran targeted Ali al-Salam base in al-Jahra, Kuwait, and Salman Port in Manama, Bahrain.
- Bahrain reported being hit by Iranian drones on Saturday, describing it as a violation of the Memorandum of Understanding.
- The US had struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions after accusing Tehran of attacking a cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States has escalated its military response against Iran after a second attack on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. On Saturday, U.S. forces targeted ten Iranian military sites, including surveillance and air defense systems, in retaliation for Tehran's aggression against tankers.
The strikes were ordered by President Donald Trump, who stated that Iran may "never learn" and warned that the country could "no longer exist" if military actions continue. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) described the strikes as a direct response to ongoing Iranian threats to commercial shipping in the region.24
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards responded by claiming to have destroyed eight significant U.S. military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, escalating the conflict further. CENTCOM released a video of the strikes, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
Bahrain reported being targeted by Iranian drones, which it deemed a violation of existing agreements. The U.S. military's actions come after accusations that Iran attacked the Panama-flagged tanker KIKU, prompting a swift military response.6
According to U.S. military sources, the latest strikes targeted critical Iranian military infrastructure, including drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions, highlighting the ongoing tensions in this vital maritime corridor.
“The US has renewed military strikes on Iran following a second tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump warned that Iran may "never learn" if military actions continue.”
