U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported early Wednesday the end of its fourth wave of strikes against Iran and announced the resumption of a naval blockade on Iranian ports and coastlines, a measure that had been suspended during negotiations that produced 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-defense systems intercepted and shot down three Iranian ballistic missiles, while Bahrain and Kuwait announced responsive operations.
Before the latest escalation, Trump warned he would order strikes on Iran’s strategic infrastructure if Tehran did not agree to negotiate a ceasefire. “We will put all of their power plants out of commission. We will put all of their bridges out of commission unless they sit down at the table and negotiate,” he said.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world’s traded oil and gas passes, will remain closed until U.S. military actions cease.
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Iran executed a man arrested during the 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 say 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 officers.
Official information cites surveillance recordings and the accused’s confessions. It also claims Amini Dehaghani tried 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 trade at $80.20 per barrel, while Brent, the international benchmark, gained $1.15 to $85.88 per barrel.
On Tuesday, oil closed up 2%, reaching a one-month high, driven by attacks that worsened supply concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.
“Brent and WTI have made upward corrections consistent with the escalation of attacks, but the magnitude of the move will likely moderate now as the market waits to see any change 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 strikes in southeastern Iran
The Iranian military 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 in the Bambour barracks, killing seven members of the 388th Brigade and injuring several others. The army said “passive defense measures” limited the number of casualties.
The statement asserted the U.S. strikes “sought to cause as many casualties as possible,” targeting a guesthouse, guard posts and accommodation areas at the base.
Missing Indian sailor confirmed dead after attack off Oman
A missing Indian crew member from the merchant vessel GFS Galaxy, attacked off the coast of Oman, has died, his father-in-law confirmed on Wednesday, Reuters reported. Of the 11 Indian crew members on board, 10 were rescued, India’s 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 a ground offensive against a U.S. military base in the Middle East and taking hostages to bring them into Iranian territory.
“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, now a member of parliament, said.
Marco Rubio and Jordan’s foreign minister discussed Iranian attacks on vessels in the Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he met with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi to address 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 adopted with thirteen votes in favor and abstentions from China and Russia, and requires the UN secretary-general to provide monthly reports to the Council on the situation.
The Yemeni Houthi rebel group began attacking vessels in the Red Sea in late 2023, saying its targets were 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 U.S. blockade
On Tuesday there was an increase in the number of ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, most linked to Iranian trade, ahead of a U.S. blockade set to begin Wednesday, according to shipping data. Kpler records show nine of the eleven vessels that crossed that day did so via the Iranian lane.
Among the ships entering the strait were three empty tankers: one Aframax and two larger tankers. On the outbound side, data indicate a VLCC carried 2 million barrels of crude oil, a medium tanker transported refined products, and two additional ships moved liquefied petroleum gas.
The commercial flow also included a methanol tanker and a bulk carrier carrying iron ore, both departing the Gulf on Tuesday.
Jordanian military said it shot down three missiles launched by Iran
The Jordanian Armed Forces reported that their air-defense systems intercepted and shot down three ballistic missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory. In an official statement, authorities said Royal Engineers teams handled the debris from the fallen missiles at different locations, followed established technical and safety protocols, and secured the affected areas to protect people 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, emphasizing that it maintains air surveillance at the highest readiness level.
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck Gulf countries after CENTCOM operation
The Iranian military announced early Wednesday new drone strikes on U.S. military facilities in the Middle East amid the latest escalation between Tehran and Washington. In a statement distributed by Tasnim, which is linked to the IRGC, the Al Azraq airbase in Jordan — where F-18 fighters, housing and U.S. equipment depots were located — was attacked with drones.
The military defended the operation, named “Lightning,” saying “the era of slap-in-the-face strikes is over” and that any action against the soil, waters and air of this historic country will not go unanswered or without a proportional cost.
Additionally, the IRGC reported attacks by its Navy and Aerospace Force on a U.S. depot at the Sheikh Isa base in Bahrain and on U.S. drones at Ali Al Salem base in Kuwait. According to the statement, “in a simultaneous missile and drone operation, naval and aerospace forces of the IRGC destroyed several ammunition and spare-parts depots for enemy ships and aircraft at Sheikh Isa base in Bahrain a few hours ago.”
The military communique 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 “U.S. harms end”
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced that the strategic waterway will remain closed until U.S. actions cease, according to a statement released Tuesday. The military said U.S. forces attacked Iranian bases “under the pretext of striking offending vessels” attempting to transit the strait, “to hide their defeat and incapacity.”
The IRGC added that “no ship dared to violate [the Iranian blockade] or accompany the United States,” and therefore “naturally there were no impacts” during the operation.
White House: “Divisions in Iran show the success of Trump’s policy”
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said internal divisions among Iran’s leaders reflect the success of President Donald Trump’s policy toward Tehran. Miller made the remarks in an interview with Fox News.
The U.S. official said Iran’s leadership is currently facing “huge fissures the size of cannons” after decades of unity. Miller insisted the United States is urging Iran to support a peace program and abandon its nuclear ambitions.
Pezeshkian vowed to defend “every inch” of Iran amid renewed tensions with the U.S.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country will defend “every inch” of its territory amid rising tensions with the United States, after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed to have degraded 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 amid growing hostilities after the United States carried out strikes in southern Iran following Tehran’s attacks on commercial vessels 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 in reference to Trump’s statements and U.S. military actions.
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