The U.S. military has launched the third phase of strikes against Iran, saying the operation is a response to the IRGC's alleged attack on the container ship JFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media reported airstrikes on multiple southern cities, while U.S. officials said the campaign aims to reduce Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping.
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran, claiming that 1,000 missiles are “locked and loaded” and that thousands more could follow if Tehran attempts to target the U.S. president. Trump said military orders have already been issued, while Iran has not yet responded to the statement.
The United States has imposed new Iran-related sanctions targeting businessman Ali Ansari and 13 other individuals and entities, accusing them of supporting financial networks linked to Iran’s ruling elite and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The move comes amid renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran following attacks in the Gulf.
President Donald Trump has renewed threats to target Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including power plants, desalination facilities, and Kharg Island, as diplomatic efforts continue to secure a permanent ceasefire and address disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program.
Fresh strikes targeted southern Iran as regional tensions remained high, while Tehran accused the UAE of assisting U.S. operations. The developments came amid renewed diplomatic efforts to preserve the interim Iran-U.S. peace agreement and prevent a return to full-scale conflict.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel is prepared to launch a third strike on Iran with greater force if necessary, while military chief Eyal Zamir said the army remains on high alert and ready for any operation amid rising regional tensions.
Iran's Health Ministry said 14 people were killed and 78 injured in U.S. strikes over the past two days. As Washington expanded its attacks to nearly 90 targets across Iran, Tehran accused the U.S. of committing a "serious war crime" and warned of further escalation.
The United States launched a second consecutive day of airstrikes against Iran, with CENTCOM saying the attacks targeted Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media reported explosions in Chabahar, Bandar Abbas, Bushehr and other areas, while Tehran claimed damage and casualties from the strikes.
Ukraine said its drones struck three Russian oil refineries, oil tankers in the Sea of Azov and pipeline pumping stations in overnight attacks reaching as far as the Ural region. Russia claimed its air defenses destroyed 415 Ukrainian drones, while officials acknowledged attacks in multiple regions without detailing the damage.
