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US-Iran War Live Updates: The US military said it carried out another round of strikes across Iran on Thursday, marking a second day of attacks amid escalating tensions.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it had completed strikes against “Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems and air defense sites across Iran.” The operation involved the US Air Force, Marines and Navy. CENTCOM did not provide details on the extent of the damage.
“The strikes are in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression,” CENTCOM said. “US forces remain vigilant, lethal and ready.”
Iran has threatened retaliation. Missile sirens sounded in Bahrain, which hosts US troops. Iranian media reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Minab in southern Iran.
Earlier, CENTCOM said it was striking “multiple targets in Iran” following Iranian attacks in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, all of which host US forces. The exchanges marked the third episode this week of military action between the two sides despite a two-month ceasefire.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country would “stand firm” and criticized US threats. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States “will be hitting Iran hard.”
Among the day’s developments, Iran’s top military command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the latest US strikes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted two vessels attempting to cross the waterway.
Iranian media also reported explosions and air defense activity in southern Iran and western Tehran. Separately, the US military said it “disabled” a vessel in the Gulf of Oman that was “attempting to transport oil from Iran.”
In Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes in the south killed at least 12 people and wounded 13 others, including two paramedics, on Wednesday.
Follow our live coverage for the latest updates on the US-Iran conflict and developments across West Asia.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it had completed strikes against “Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems and air defense sites across Iran.” The operation involved the US Air Force, Marines and Navy. CENTCOM did not provide details on the extent of the damage.
“The strikes are in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression,” CENTCOM said. “US forces remain vigilant, lethal and ready.”
Iran has threatened retaliation. Missile sirens sounded in Bahrain, which hosts US troops. Iranian media reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Minab in southern Iran.
Earlier, CENTCOM said it was striking “multiple targets in Iran” following Iranian attacks in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, all of which host US forces. The exchanges marked the third episode this week of military action between the two sides despite a two-month ceasefire.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country would “stand firm” and criticized US threats. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States “will be hitting Iran hard.”
Among the day’s developments, Iran’s top military command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the latest US strikes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted two vessels attempting to cross the waterway.
Iranian media also reported explosions and air defense activity in southern Iran and western Tehran. Separately, the US military said it “disabled” a vessel in the Gulf of Oman that was “attempting to transport oil from Iran.”
In Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes in the south killed at least 12 people and wounded 13 others, including two paramedics, on Wednesday.
Follow our live coverage for the latest updates on the US-Iran conflict and developments across West Asia.
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