U.S. strikes Iran after missile attack on American forces in Middle East
The United States military has launched a series of strikes against Iran in response to recent attacks on American forces in the Middle East. The strikes, announced by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) early Thursday, targeted dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) facilities, including military command centers, missile and drone facilities, coastal surveillance and defense sites, and maritime capabilities.
President Donald Trump had promised a strong response, stating, “We’ll be hitting them hard. They’re going to get a beating.” The strikes followed a "surprise" missile attack by Iran on U.S. forces, which was intercepted by CENTCOM.
According to reports, at least three people were killed in a U.S. attack on a residential building in Iran's Qeshm, including a two-year-old child. Iranian officials reported that a residential building on Qeshm Island was hit, with three people trapped under the rubble and two injured people taken to hospital.
Regional involvement has also been significant. Saudi Arabia joined U.S. strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 soldiers. Additionally, Jordan's armed forces intercepted five missiles launched by Iran towards the kingdom.
The situation is further complicated by a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, which Iran described as a "hostile and criminal" act. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the strike "cannot go unanswered."
Oman has proposed a new regional deal aimed at resolving the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil waterway in the Middle East. However, Iran has rejected an Omani proposal on co-managing shipping routes through the strait.
The U.S. strikes on Iran come after a brief pause in hostilities, during which President Trump had given negotiations another chance. The resumption of strikes follows Iran's missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan, where all Iranian missiles were intercepted.
The conflict has also seen involvement from other regional players. Saudi Arabia joined U.S. strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq, killing at least 20 soldiers. Jordan's armed forces intercepted five missiles launched by Iran towards the kingdom.
The U.S. military described the strikes as a powerful response to Iran's actions. CENTCOM stated that the strikes aimed to further diminish threats posed by Iran and its proxies to American forces, commercial shipping, and neighboring Gulf countries.
In response to the strikes, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported U.S. strikes on the outskirts of the city of Kazerun in the southwestern Fars province, as well as two loud explosions on the island of Kish in the Gulf. Authorities say operations at Kish island’s airport and passenger ferry services remain unaffected.
The IRGC stated that as long as Washington’s threats continue, Tehran’s resistance will also continue. Ryan Bohl, a senior Middle East analyst with RANE network, says the U.S. has two likely escalation options: focusing on targets related to Iran’s blockade of Hormuz or escalating towards the bridges and power plant strategy that President Trump has repeatedly threatened.
The U.S. is eager to end Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a large percentage of global oil shipping passes. Earlier, Iran rejected an Omani proposal on co-managing shipping routes through the strait.
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