Seven killed in drone attacks on Russian e-commerce warehouses amid U.S.-Iran escalation

Seven people were killed in drone strikes that hit e-commerce warehouses in Russia, marking a new phase in the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The attacks, which occurred on the seventh night of escalating tensions, were reportedly carried out by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to systematically weaken Iran's military capabilities. Following the U.S. announcement, explosions were heard in Iran's Hormozgan province, though local authorities reported no casualties or infrastructure damage. Iranian media indicated that explosions were also heard near Ahvaz and Yazd. In response, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps announced it had stopped four ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz with U.S. support, warning that the strait would not be secure as long as U.S. operations continued. Iran also claimed two oil tankers in a mine-filled area south of the strait exploded, asserting that oil, natural gas, and chemical fertilizer exports would be impossible until U.S. attacks ceased. The conflict extended beyond Iranian territory, with Iran's Revolutionary Guard claiming new operations against U.S. military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, alleging casualties at Camp Arifjan and damage to radar systems and hangars at Ali Al Salem Air Base. These claims were not confirmed by U.S. or Kuwaiti authorities, though Kuwait's General Staff confirmed its air defense systems intercepted multiple Iranian missiles and drones. Bahrain's Interior Ministry also confirmed alarm sirens sounded, urging citizens to remain calm.

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The attacks aim to systematically weaken Iran's military capabilities.