U.S. strikes Iran for seventh night; Iran retaliates in Strait of Hormuz and targets Gulf bases

The conflict between the U.S. and Iran intensified as the U.S. military launched a seventh night of operations, aiming to systematically degrade Iran's military capabilities. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the new wave of attacks, stating they were carried out under the direction of the U.S. President. In response, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps announced it had intercepted four ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, using missiles and drones. The Guard warned that the strait would remain insecure as long as U.S. operations persisted. Iran also claimed that two oil tankers in a mine-laden area south of the strait suffered explosions and caught fire, asserting that exports of oil, natural gas, and chemical fertilizers would be impossible until U.S. attacks ceased. The confrontation extended beyond Iranian territory, with Iran's Revolutionary Guard claiming to have initiated new operations against U.S. military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain. Iran alleged that numerous U.S. soldiers were killed at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait and that radar systems, weapon maintenance hangars, and drone shelters were hit at Ali Al Salem Air Base. However, these claims have not been verified by U.S. or Kuwaiti officials. Kuwait's General Staff acknowledged that its air defense systems were activated against missiles and drones launched from Iran, successfully intercepting numerous attacks throughout the night. Bahrain's Interior Ministry confirmed that alarm sirens sounded four times, urging citizens to remain calm and seek safety.

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