For the sixth straight night, United States forces conducted military operations against Iran as both nations vie for authority over the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command confirmed the strikes were launched to weaken Iranian military infrastructure.
Iranian state media reported that projectiles impacted areas near Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, and the Bushehr nuclear facility. This escalation follows intense overnight exchanges that have jeopardized recent ceasefire efforts.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt noted that while President Donald Trump demands accountability for regional provocations, he maintains a willingness to engage in diplomatic dialogue. Leavitt stressed that the US will respond to Iranian aggression against ships within the waterway. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed following Tehran’s retaliatory measures against US and Israeli actions.
While Tehran claimed to have struck American bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, US officials reported a lengthy operation targeting several sites. Tensions remain high as Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf questioned the utility of current peace agreements. Adding to the complex situation, conflicting reports emerged regarding the release of US detainee Dena Karari, with President Trump acknowledging her liberation while Iranian judicial authorities denied that any such exchange had occurred.
