Iran threatens 'total offensive' as US continues airstrikes

Iran has issued a threat of a "total offensive" as the United States carried out its seventh consecutive night of airstrikes, marking the most significant escalation since the two adversaries resumed open conflict in the Middle East. The U.S. Central Command announced that the latest wave of attacks began at 19:00 GMT, with the objective of "continuing to degrade Iranian military capabilities" under the direction of President Donald Trump.

Reports from Iranian agencies indicate multiple explosions occurred early Saturday in Yazd, central Iran, and Mehr news agency reported blasts in several southern provinces. The U.S. military stated it had targeted "dozens of Iranian military objectives," including coastal surveillance and air defense facilities, military logistics infrastructure, and maritime installations. Iranian authorities reported that the U.S. offensive resulted in eight deaths and damage to bridges, an airport, a train station, and energy infrastructure in the south.

Adding to the tension, Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced that two oil tankers had "exploded and caught fire" in a mined area in the southern Strait of Hormuz. They also reported detaining four "violating" vessels attempting to transit the vital waterway. This escalation follows President Trump's threats to attack Iranian bridges and power plants if negotiations did not resume. A military advisor to Iran's supreme leader warned of entering a "total offensive phase" if U.S. bombings continued beyond a few days, stating, "Iran will no longer be limited to responding, and no border will be safe."

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Irán ya no se limitará a responder, y ninguna frontera estará a salvo