US continues strikes on Iran after confirming death of American soldiers

The United States continued its strikes on Iran Saturday night, marking the eighth consecutive night of military action. These operations were initiated hours after the U.S. confirmed the deaths of two American soldiers in an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the strikes were "designed to further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz." Subsequent announcements indicated that targets included Iranian military coastal surveillance and air defense facilities, maritime capabilities, and missile and drone storage sites.

Iranian media reported that the attacks occurred early Sunday, with strikes hitting Sirik at 1:30 a.m. local time and Qeshm Island multiple times. Tasnim news agency also reported a U.S. military strike near Shadegan in Iran’s Khuzestan province. In retaliation, Iran targeted U.S. assets in Kuwait, reportedly striking an ammunition depot at Al-Adiri camp and radar systems at Ali Al Salem base.

The strikes in Iran occurred shortly after CENTCOM confirmed the deaths of two American soldiers in the Jordanian base attack. The statement also noted that one other soldier was missing and four were injured.

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designed to further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.