US Continues Overnight Attacks on Iran Amidst Escalating Tensions

The United States carried out further overnight attacks against Iran, striking various sites across the country after a significant wave of assaults on Wednesday. Residents in the capital, Tehran, reported waking to the sound of explosions around 3 a.m. as the nation's air defense systems were activated, according to Iranian state media cited by CNN.

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The attacks are directed at Iranian military capabilities that have been used to threaten ships freely passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian state media also reported attacks targeting the Semnan airport north of Tehran shortly after midnight, and other locations near Khondab in northern Iran around 3 a.m. These actions follow a broader series of U.S. strikes initiated on Wednesday, which targeted multiple locations across Iran, including Tehran, after four consecutive days of crossfire between the two nations.

U.S. military command Centcom confirmed a second round of attacks late Wednesday, stating that Iranian air defense, missile, and drone facilities were targeted. Centcom asserted that these strikes were aimed at Iranian military capabilities used to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. In retaliation, Iran reportedly targeted sites in Kuwait and Jordan. While the extent of damage in Kuwait remains unclear, the Kuwaiti army confirmed attacks but stated they were intercepted. In Jordan, Iran allegedly struck communication and fuel facilities belonging to U.S. forces.

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They don't like what we're doing and want to make a deal. We'll see if we want to negotiate or just finish the job.

Despite the escalating conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday evening that Iran might be open to negotiations, stating, "They don't like what we're doing and want to make a deal. We'll see if we want to negotiate or just finish the job." However, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, countered this, asserting that the country is not ready for negotiations. Iranian authorities reported at least 30 civilian deaths and 260 injuries in recent days.

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The country is not ready to negotiate.