US launches fresh strikes on Iran after days-long pause, amid fears the war is widening
Summary
The US military launched new strikes on Iranian targets in response to Iran’s recent attack on US forces in Jordan, raising fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East. These strikes targeted Iranian military sites over two hours and followed US-Saudi joint attacks on Iran-backed militias in Iraq.Key Facts
- The US attacked dozens of Iranian Revolutionary Guards targets, including command centers, missile and drone facilities, and coastal defenses.
- Iran reported injuries and explosions on Qeshm Island and in Khuzestan province following the US strikes.
- On Wednesday, the US and Saudi Arabia struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and 6 Iranian advisers.
- Drone strikes caused fires on two natural gas vessels at the Egyptian port of Damietta, but no injuries were reported.
- President Donald Trump said the US would respond strongly to Iran’s attacks and that it was now “our turn to hit them.”
- Analysts warn the recent flare-ups push the region into uncharted territory and complicate efforts to end the five-month conflict.
- Oil prices rose sharply due to the renewed fighting, with Brent crude increasing over 7%.
- Mediation efforts are ongoing but no public progress on restoring a ceasefire has been reported.
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