The United States conducted fresh military strikes against Iran on Sunday evening, marking a continuation of the hostilities between the two nations. According to reports from Iranian state media, these attacks resulted in one death and four injuries in the country’s southwestern region. Shortly after the American operation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared it had hit US military installations located in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain.
These developments have raised significant uncertainty regarding the stability of a temporary US-Iran agreement finalized in June. A core point of contention remains the status of the Strait of Hormuz; while Tehran maintains that the critical shipping channel is closed, the US government asserts that it remains operational.
Centcom reported that its Sunday strikes began at 17:00 ET, targeting Iranian air-defense systems, coastal radars, and missile capabilities. US officials emphasized that their forces are committed to maintaining navigation freedom for commercial vessels in the face of what they describe as Iranian harassment. Simultaneously, Iranian television noted explosions in several areas, including Sirik and Bandar Abbas.
In the wake of the news, global energy markets saw Brent crude prices climb by 4% to $79.07 per barrel. Although prices have experienced significant volatility due to the conflict, they remain well below the peak of $120 reached in April. The recent military engagement follows a series of strikes earlier in the week, putting the existing ceasefire agreement at extreme risk, despite assertions from President Donald Trump that diplomatic negotiations are expected to persist.
