Tehran’s missile units launched attacks on US forces and multiple countries in the Middle East following American strikes on over 90 sites in Iran. Air defenses were activated around US military bases as Iranian missiles targeted locations in Jordan, Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Jordan’s air defenses intercepted five Iranian missiles in retaliation for US attacks on Iran.
Reports indicated Iranian missiles aimed at US navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalated after President Trump ended the ceasefire. Israeli forces were placed on high alert for potential Iranian assaults, holding emergency meetings to address the crisis. The US conducted strikes on Iranian military positions along the southern coast, targeting military sites, bridges, airstrips, and even a nuclear facility perimeter.
During a flight on Air Force One, President Trump mentioned that Iran had expressed interest in negotiating a deal. He referred to the strikes on Iranian sites as retribution. Iranian air defense systems were on high alert near the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, anticipating potential US missile threats.
Sources reported that US forces deployed Tomahawk cruise missiles against Iranian air defenses near the atomic complex. Iranian ballistic missiles targeted the US Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait, the Jordanian Muwaffaq Salti air base, and a US base in Erbil, Iraq. Amidst these events, thousands gathered for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iraq and Iran.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed launching retaliatory strikes on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, labeling them as the “first phase” of punitive action against the US. Iran’s parliamentary speaker criticized the US for breaking promises and engaging in bullying tactics. He warned of consequences if the US continues its aggression, asserting Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz.
The situation intensified as the US and Iran exchanged missile strikes for a second consecutive night, prompting President Trump to declare the end of the ceasefire. At a NATO conference in Turkey, Trump denounced Tehran’s government and reiterated the cessation of the ceasefire. Recent US attacks targeted various bridges in Iran, including the Aq Qala Bridge, impacting trade routes with Russia. The Iranian Ministry of Health reported 14 fatalities and 78 injuries during the recent fighting, with 47 individuals still hospitalized.
