Day 5 of US Attack on Iran, Tehran Activates Defense | Tempo (ID) (Translated from Indonesian: Hari ke-5 Serangan AS ke Iran, Teheran Aktifkan Pertahanan | Tempo (ID))

On the fifth day of alleged US attacks, the American military announced the completion of a second wave of strikes against Iran, stating the objective was to degrade Iran's capacity to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. US military sources indicated that President Donald Trump is contemplating further military actions.

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The US military claims to have completed a second wave of attacks on Iran, aimed at weakening its ability to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

The US military reported disabling an empty oil tanker en route to Kharg Island, a critical economic hub for Iran. This marks the first vessel disabled since the re-imposition of a US naval blockade. Meanwhile, Iranian state media reported that air defense systems were activated in Tehran and other areas early Thursday, with residents reporting loud explosions.

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President Donald Trump is also considering options to expand US military operations.

Semi-official news agency Tasnim, citing Anadolu, reported that air defenses were activated in eastern and western Tehran, as well as around Parchin and Pakdasht, southeast of the capital. The governor of Pakdasht confirmed the activation of air defenses and the sound of explosions. Iranian state media also reported attacks on locations in central and northern Iran, including Semnan Airport and a site near Khondab in Markazi Province.

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Iran activated its air defense systems in Tehran and surrounding areas following reports of explosions.

CNN has not independently verified these reported attacks or their origins. In parallel, Iran's foreign ministry reiterated that the country has no intention of negotiating with the US. However, President Trump used social media to announce that Iran had released an American woman detained since December 2024, praising Tehran's "goodwill."

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Iran has no plans to negotiate with the US.