Middle East: Seventh Consecutive Night of U.S. Attacks Against Iran

The United States carried out its seventh consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, aiming to degrade Iranian military capabilities, according to the U.S. military's Central Command.

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to continue to reduce Iranian military capabilities, as directed by the commander-in-chief.

Following the U.S. announcement, Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency reported explosions in Sirik and Bandar Abbas, southern coastal cities. Earlier, Mohsen Rezaei, a military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, had warned of a full-scale offensive if U.S. attacks persisted for more than two or three days.

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would enter a phase of full-scale offensive if the U.S. attacks were to continue for more than two or three days.

The conflict intensified as both countries targeted each other's infrastructure and bases. Iranian state media reported that U.S. strikes hit an airport, a train station, and two bridges, resulting in casualties. Iran also claimed to have struck U.S. bases and radar sites in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, and Oman, with its Revolutionary Guard vowing to continue attacks until calm is restored in the Strait of Hormuz.

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will continue their attacks until calm is restored along the southern coast and in the Strait of Hormuz.