U.S. launches new strikes on IRGC targets in Iran after attacks on American forces
U.S. Central Command said it struck military targets on Iran's southern coast; Iran said it retaliated against U.S. assets in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq.
U.S. Central Command said it struck dozens of military targets along Iran's southern coast. Iranian officials said strikes killed at least 18 people, including five at a wedding in Kuhestak; those casualty claims were not independently confirmed in the report.
Iran said it launched missiles and drones at U.S. bases or assets in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq's Erbil region. Kuwait and Jordan reported interceptions, while Jordan said no casualties resulted from missiles that fell in remote areas.
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- The Guardian — US launches new airstrikes on Iranian targets as hostilities flare ↗
- Al Jazeera English — US launches new strikes against Iran as war escalates ↗
- PBS NewsHour Politics — News Wrap: U.S. strikes Iran after attempted attacks against ships in Strait of Hormuz ↗
- PBS NewsHour — U.S. military says it's hitting new targets in Iran again ↗
- The Hill — US launches new strikes against Iran as Trump says he's "not trying to force Iran to the negotiating table" ↗
- Al Jazeera English — Iran, US exchange new attacks: Who was hit in latest strikes? ↗
- Al Jazeera English — US launches new strikes on Iran, denies its bases hit in Jordan ↗