US Concludes Iran Strikes Amid Escalation; Revolutionary Guards Claim Hits on American Troops

The United States military announced the end of its seventh wave of strikes against Iran overnight between Friday and Saturday, marking a week of escalating tensions in the Gulf region. Iran responded with attacks targeting US allies in the area, including Saudi Arabia. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed they struck American soldiers in Kuwait and warned that countries hosting US forces should expect retaliatory responses if their territories are used for attacks on Iran.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated the strikes aimed to degrade Iran's military capabilities. Meanwhile, Israel is awaiting President Donald Trump's approval for its military to join the conflict. A senior Israeli Defense Forces officer told Channel 13 News that Iran does not want the Israeli Air Force to reengage in fighting and acknowledged that Israel is ready to resume operations against Iran pending Trump's authorization.

White House sources told Channel 13 that President Trump is preparing to escalate the situation further and is considering delivering a "very large strike" intended to compel Iran back to negotiations. During recent briefings, Trump has requested options for escalation that avoid triggering a full-scale war.