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US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • The US conducted an eighth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting coastal surveillance and air defense facilities.
  • These strikes followed an Iranian attack in Jordan that killed two US military personnel and left one missing.
  • The intensified conflict, marked by attacks on shipping and military assets, raises concerns about a return to all-out war.

The United States carried out an eighth straight night of airstrikes against Iran, escalating a conflict that has seen both nations intensify attacks. The latest strikes, ordered by President Donald Trump, targeted Iranian military coastal surveillance and air defense facilities. These actions were a direct response to an Iranian attack in Jordan that resulted in the deaths of two US military personnel and left a third missing.

The strikes are designed to further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and swiftly punish Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces who launched attacks against American service members in Jordan last night.

— US Central CommandStatement explaining the purpose of the airstrikes.

US Central Command stated the strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and to punish Revolutionary Guard Corps forces responsible for the attacks on American service members. The wave of attacks was completed Saturday evening, according to Central Command. Iran's Mehr news agency reported a US strike near Sirik in southern Iran, though no casualties or damage were immediately reported. The Tasnim news agency mentioned a US target near Shadegan, close to the Iraqi border.

Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve.

— Pete HegsethUS Defense Secretary commenting on the deaths of US military personnel.

In retaliation, Iran reportedly launched a drone attack targeting US military assets and equipment at Kuwait's Al-Adiri camp and Ali Al Salem Air Base early Sunday. These bases have been targeted as part of Iran's broader campaign against US assets and allies in the Gulf. The conflict has seen 16 US service members killed and over 420 wounded since it began.

US actions have shown that Trump’s signature was utterly worthless and devoid of credibility.

— Ayatollah Mojtaba KhameneiIran's Supreme Leader commenting on US actions and credibility.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed that the "sacrifice only stiffens our resolve." The conflict, which began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February aimed at its nuclear and missile programs, has significantly disrupted energy supplies, fueled fears of global inflation, and created a battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei warned of "even heavier costs and further humiliation" for the United States, calling Trump's signature "utterly worthless and devoid of credibility."

The statement warned of “even heavier costs and further humiliation” for the United States.

— Ayatollah Mojtaba KhameneiIran's Supreme Leader issuing a warning to the United States.
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