Iran claims U.S. and Israel missile strike hit military HQ

Iranian state media reported Thursday that a military headquarters on the outskirts of Bushehr was struck by a missile launched by the United States and Israel. The official IRNA news agency quoted the Deputy Governor of Bushehr, Ehsan Jahanian, stating the facility was hit by "enemy American-Zionist missiles."

However, a U.S. defense official promptly denied these claims, asserting that American forces were not conducting any strikes against Iran. This denial comes despite a second consecutive night of reciprocal attacks between Washington and Tehran, even as both nations had reportedly agreed to a ceasefire and a memorandum of understanding towards a long-term peace deal.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated it had attacked approximately 90 military targets. In response, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced retaliatory strikes against U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

The reported missile strike near Bushehr adds another layer of tension to the already volatile situation, raising concerns about the stability of the recent peace efforts and the potential for further escalation.