US Conducts Extensive Strikes on Iran as Revolutionary Guards Attack Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The conflict between the United States and Iran has intensified with the US military announcing a series of strikes lasting about five hours against multiple military targets across Iran. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), this marks the third consecutive night of American attacks aimed at degrading Iran's military capabilities and its ability to threaten shipping routes in the Persian Gulf. Targets included locations such as Bushehr, Chabahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa, and Bandar Abbas. The US used precision munitions against air defense systems, missile sites, drone storage facilities, and maritime infrastructure. The US military stated that over 50,000 American troops are currently deployed throughout the Middle East and remain on high alert for further developments.

Simultaneously, Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for attacking two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. They accused the vessels of disabling their navigation systems and ignoring repeated warnings while passing through what Iran defined as an "illegal" route. The Guards warned that cooperating with the "aggressive enemy" would only lead to regret, losses, delays in reopening the Strait, and a global energy crisis.

Earlier, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense reported that Iran launched missiles at two Emirati tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The attack resulted in one Indian crew member's death and eight injuries, four of them serious. Both tankers suffered fire damage, which emergency teams managed to control. The UAE condemned the attack as a serious violation of international law and reserved the right to respond. This escalation follows previous US statements about controlling the Strait of Hormuz and profiting from it, highlighting the growing regional tensions.