In the second consecutive night, the United States and Iran engaged in mutual military attacks. The Iranian military leadership announced that the Strait of Hormuz had been completely shut down, contending that ships attempting to pass through the narrow strait would be attacked. They reported that two vessels had already been shot. However, the US disputed these claims, asserting that commercial ships continued to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump accused Iran of a grave violation of the existing arms truce and threatened further bombing runs unless Tehran signed a framework agreement to conclude the war. Prior to these events, the US military had struck targets inside Iran under Trump’s orders, using dozens of Tomahawk cruise missiles. Iranian state media reported explosions in several port cities along the southern coast, as well as near the capital, Tehran.
Iranian Revolutionary Guards reported attacks on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, citing a total of 18 targets struck. The US rejected these Iranian figures, stating that the night operations were acts of self-defense. Despite the military confrontation, diplomatic efforts are continuing in an attempt to de-escalate the conflict.
