At least nine Iranian military personnel die in U.S. attacks

At least nine Iranian military personnel were killed in U.S. attacks targeting southern Iran early Wednesday, according to security sources in the Islamic Republic. The strikes hit the cities of Bushehr, Bandar Mahshahr, and Bandar Abbas.

Eight members of Iran's Army Air and Naval Forces died in Bandar Abbas and Bushehr "while defending the country," the Iranian Army announced in a statement. Earlier, the Revolutionary Guard reported the death of one of its members in Bandar Mahshahr "in a confrontation with invading enemy drones."

“

while defending the country

The U.S. forces launched the attacks in retaliation for Iranian aggressions against three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Tehran bombed U.S. bases in several Persian Gulf countries.

Prior to these exchanges, the United States had revoked authorization for Iranian oil sales on international markets, a move taken following the attacks on ships in Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump also declared an understanding signed with Iran on June 17 to end the war to be over and warned of potential further attacks on Iranian territory.

“

in a confrontation with invading enemy drones

Iran's Foreign Ministry stated that the U.S. attacks, the revocation of oil sale authorization, and "the violation of agreements" in Hormuz "have nullified key and fundamental parts" of the understanding. The ministry added, "The responsibility for the dangerous consequences of this escalation rests with the renegade U.S. regime."

Tensions between Washington and Tehran have escalated in recent weeks, marked by Iranian attacks on several ships and U.S. bombings of military targets on Iran's southern coast. This ongoing confrontation centers on control of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global trade.

“

The responsibility for the dangerous consequences of this escalation rests with the renegade U.S. regime.