The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported early Wednesday that it had concluded its fourth wave of strikes against Iran and announced the resumption of a naval blockade of Iranian ports and coasts, a measure that had been suspended during negotiations that led to the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. U.S. President Donald Trump declared that agreement terminated.
In response, Iran launched new attacks against U.S. military bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait. The Jordanian military reported that its air defenses intercepted and shot down three Iranian ballistic missiles, while Bahrain and Kuwait announced responsive operations.
Prior to the latest escalation, Trump warned he would order strikes on Iran’s strategic infrastructure if Tehran refused to negotiate a ceasefire. “We will put all their power plants out of action. We will put all their bridges out of action unless they sit down at the table and negotiate,” he said.
For its part, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of the world’s traded oil and gas passes, would remain closed until U.S. military actions stop.
Below is minute-by-minute coverage:
Iran executed a man arrested during January protests
The Iranian regime executed on Wednesday a man accused of setting fire to government and police facilities during the January protests in Isfahan province, according to Mizan News, a media outlet linked to the judiciary.
The report states that Mohammad Amini Dehaghani was hanged after the Supreme Court upheld the sentence. Judicial authorities assert that on January 9 he threw Molotov cocktails at the governor’s office in Dehaghan and at the central police station, and incited others to attack security forces.
Official information cites surveillance footage and the accused’s confessions. Authorities also claim Amini Dehaghani attempted to use a rifle taken from police during the protests.
Oil rises again amid Middle East military escalation
U.S. benchmark crude (WTI) rose $0.86 to $80.20 per barrel, while Brent, the international benchmark, climbed $1.15 to $85.88 per barrel.
On Tuesday, oil closed up 2% and reached a one-month high, driven by attacks that exacerbated supply concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.
“Brent and WTI have made upward corrections in line with the escalation of attacks, but the size of the move will likely moderate now as the market waits to see any shift in posture by the U.S. and Iran,” said June Goh, senior oil market analyst at Sparta Commodities, in an interview with Reuters.
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U.S. killed seven military personnel in attacks in southeast Iran
The Iranian Army announced it will respond to the attack on the Bambour barracks in Iranshahr, calling it “a cowardly aggression.” “A decisive response will be given to this crime at the appropriate time,” the statement cited by Tasnim said.
According to the military, 13 U.S. missiles struck facilities at the Bambour barracks, causing the deaths of seven members of the 388th Brigade and wounding several others. The Army said “passive defense measures” limited the number of casualties.
The statement added that the U.S. strikes “sought to cause the highest possible number of casualties,” targeting a guesthouse, guard posts and accommodation areas at the base.
Death confirmed of Indian sailor missing after attack off Oman coast
An Indian citizen who had been missing following the attack on the merchant vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman died, his father-in-law confirmed on Wednesday, Reuters reported. Of the 11 Indian crew aboard, 10 were rescued, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.
Former Iranian foreign minister urged ground attack on U.S. base and taking hostages
Former Iranian foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki proposed launching a ground offensive against a U.S. military base in the Middle East and seizing hostages to take to Iran.
“My proposal is to launch a ground attack on one of the U.S. bases in the region, capture 100 Americans and bring them to Iran,” Mottaki, who is currently a member of parliament, said.
Marco Rubio and Jordanian foreign minister discussed Iranian attacks on ships in the Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he met with Jordan’s foreign minister, Ayman Safadi, to discuss regional security issues, including “the ongoing attacks by Iran against vessels and countries in the region.”
UN Security Council voted to continue monitoring Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
The UN Security Council approved a resolution extending UN monitoring of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea for six months.
The measure was backed by 13 votes in favor, with China and Russia abstaining, and instructs the UN Secretary-General to submit monthly reports to the Council on the situation.
The Yemeni Houthi rebel group began its attacks on vessels in the Red Sea in late 2023, saying it targeted ships linked to Israel in response to the conflict in Gaza.
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Vessels linked to Iran left the Strait of Hormuz ahead of the U.S. blockade
Shipping data showed an increase on Tuesday in the number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, most linked to Iranian trade, ahead of a U.S. blockade scheduled to take effect on Wednesday. Kpler records indicate nine of the eleven ships that crossed that day took the Iranian route.
Among the vessels entering the strait, three empty tankers were identified: one Aframax and two very large vessels. On the outbound side, data show a VLCC carried 2 million barrels of crude oil, a medium tanker carried refined products, and two additional ships transported liquefied petroleum gas.
The commercial flow also included a methanol tanker and a bulk carrier with iron ore, both departing the Gulf on Tuesday.
Jordanian Army said it shot down three missiles launched by Iran
The Jordanian Army reported that its air defense systems intercepted and shot down three ballistic missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iran. In an official statement, authorities said Royal Engineer teams recovered missile debris at different locations, followed technical and safety protocols, and secured the affected areas to protect the population and property.
“The Jordanian Armed Forces reject any violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty or the use of its airspace to threaten its security and stability,” the military said, adding that it maintains aerial surveillance at the highest state of readiness.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard attacked Gulf countries after CENTCOM operation
The Iranian military announced at dawn on Wednesday new drone strikes against U.S. military facilities in the Middle East amid the latest escalation between Tehran and Washington. According to a statement distributed by Tasnim, a news agency linked to the Revolutionary Guard, Al Azraq airbase in Jordan — where F-18 fighters, accommodations and U.S. equipment depots were located — was struck by drones.
The military defended the operation, named “Lightning,” saying “the era of slaps in the face is over” and that any action against the soil, waters, or air of this historic country will not go unanswered or without a proportional cost.
Additionally, the Revolutionary Guard reported that its Navy and Aerospace Force attacked a U.S. warehouse at Bahrain’s Sheikh Isa base and targeted U.S. drones at Kuwait’s Ali al Salem base. The statement said that “in a simultaneous missile and drone operation, Navy and Aerospace Force fighters destroyed several weapons and spare-parts depots for enemy ships and aircraft at Sheikh Isa base in Bahrain a few hours ago.”
The military bulletin also said they “attacked the ramp where enemy MQ-9 drones were deployed at Ali al Salem base in Kuwait, destroying or damaging several of them.”
Iran: the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until “the ills of the United States end”
The Revolutionary Guard announced that the strategic waterway would remain closed until U.S. actions cease, in a statement released on Tuesday. The military asserted that U.S. forces attacked Iranian bases “under the pretext of striking violating ships” to hide their defeat and inability.
The IRGC statement emphasized that “no ship dared to violate [the Iranian blockade] or to accompany the United States,” and added that, as a result, “naturally there were no impacts” during the operation.
White House: “Divisions in Iran demonstrate the success of Trump’s policy”
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller said that internal divisions among the leaders of the Iranian regime reflect the success of President Donald Trump’s policy toward Tehran. Miller made the comments in an interview with Fox News.
The U.S. official said Iran’s leadership currently faces “huge fissures the size of cannons” after decades of unity. Miller insisted that the United States urges Iran to endorse a peace program and abandon its nuclear ambitions.
Pezeshkian said he will defend “every inch” of Iran amid new escalation with the U.S.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country will defend “every inch” of its territory amid escalating tensions with the United States, after U.S. President Donald Trump declared he had neutralized much of Iran’s military capabilities. “We will defend every inch of our homeland with our actions,” Pezeshkian told state television.
The president’s remarks came in a context of growing hostilities, after the United States carried out strikes in southern Iran following Tehran’s attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran launched missiles and drones at U.S. targets in the region.
“His rhetoric continues, but the question is: have they achieved their objectives on the battlefield?” Pezeshkian challenged, referring to Trump’s statements and U.S. military actions.
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