US launches 13th night of attacks on Iran; Tehran warns of 'explosive precedent'

The United States has initiated another night of strikes against Iranian military targets, marking the thirteenth consecutive night of raids. The US Central Command confirmed the attacks, stating their aim is to hold Iran accountable and diminish the threats posed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to maritime traffic.

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From now on, all damage to ships will be compensated with Iranian funds that the United States holds and controls.

This escalation occurs as the conflict in the Persian Gulf widens, extending to the Red Sea and the Strait of Bab al-Mandab. Houthi rebels in Yemen, allied with Iran, have attacked two Saudi oil tankers. This action has sent crude oil prices soaring above $100 per barrel for the first time since May, with stock markets also declining.

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The improper appropriation of another nation's assets to meet future unrelated claims constitutes an explosive precedent. Whoever rejoices or profits from such funds should remember: once governments normalize confiscation, no one's assets are safe. The resulting chaos will be neither pleasant nor peaceful.

US President Donald Trump has threatened "severe military punishments" against both Tehran and the Houthis. He indicated he is close to deciding on a "massive attack" against Iran, larger than any before. Trump declared that "from now on, all damage to ships will be compensated with Iranian funds that the United States holds."

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Several areas near the city of Ahvaz were targeted by the American terrorist army.

Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, responded via X, calling the potential confiscation of assets an "explosive precedent." He warned that "once governments normalize confiscation, no one's assets are safe. The resulting chaos will be neither pleasant nor peaceful." Iranian media reported explosions in the cities of Ahvaz and Bandar Abbas, attributing some attacks to the "American terrorist army." There were also reports of attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, though these were not confirmed by US officials. Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto expressed hope that "with the new US attacks, Tehran will not broaden the conflict's perimeter."

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US forces have launched another night of attacks against Iranian military targets.