The administration launched a seventh consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran as the nation retaliates against U.S. allies in the Middle East.
The administration launched a new wave of airstrikes against Iran on Friday, marking the seventh consecutive night of the renewed bombing campaign. U.S. Central Command reported that the strikes targeted surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities using fighter aircraft, drones, and warships. These precision strikes on bridges, railway junctions, and power lines suggest a strategic effort by Washington to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz from Tehran. In response, Iran launched retaliatory strikes against U.S. allies, including Jordan, Qatar, and Kuwait. Iranian forces also claimed to have targeted U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Syria, though the administration dismissed claims of significant casualties at a Syrian base as false. The escalating conflict has caused oil prices to rise as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz faces increased strain. While the administration continues to hold peace talks, the recent strikes follow the collapse of a fragile ceasefire and a memorandum of understanding signed in mid-June.