The United States military has maintained its campaign of nightly strikes against Iranian targets for one week, following President Donald Trump’s declaration that a temporary ceasefire agreement had ended. According to the US Central Command (Centcom), these operations are intended to systematically diminish Iran's military capabilities under the direction of the Commander in Chief.
Reports from Iranian media indicated that explosions occurred in the city of Yazd, on Qeshm island, and near the port of Bandar Abbas. While the state-run Fars agency alleged that two oil tankers were destroyed by mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Centcom officially rejected the claim, labeling it false. The ongoing hostilities have significantly disrupted shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime corridor that typically handles approximately 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.
The conflict has seen conflicting reports regarding damage and casualties. While Iranian provincial authorities in Hormozgan claimed that seven individuals were killed in US strikes, the White House maintained that operations were directed exclusively at military logistics and infrastructure. Conversely, Iran’s armed forces recently claimed to have struck US facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and Syria. While the US denied these claims, Kuwaiti officials confirmed that drone strikes had caused injuries to soldiers and damage to critical infrastructure, including a power plant and water desalination facilities. Additionally, reports suggest several American service members sustained injuries during attacks on bases in Jordan.
The escalation follows the breakdown of peace talks, which has left efforts to secure a permanent ceasefire in the region stalled.
Source: BBC News
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