The United States 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 coasts, 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 Army reported that its air defense systems intercepted and shot down three Iranian ballistic missiles, while Bahrain and Kuwait announced retaliatory operations.
Prior to the latest escalation, Trump warned he would order strikes on Iran’s strategic infrastructure if Tehran did not agree to negotiate a cease-fire. “We are going to put all their power plants out of commission. We are going to put all their bridges out of commission, unless they sit down at the table and negotiate,” he said.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of traded oil and gas passes, will remain closed until U.S. military actions cease.
Below is minute‐by‐minute coverage:
Oil rises again amid military escalation in the Middle East
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% and reached a one‐month high, driven by attacks that worsened supply concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.
“Brent and WTI have corrected upward in line with the escalation of attacks, but the size of the move will likely moderate now as the market waits to see if the U.S. or Iran change posture,” said June Goh, senior oil market analyst at Sparta Commodities, in remarks to Reuters.
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U.S. killed seven military personnel in strikes in southeastern 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 delivered for this crime at the appropriate time,” the statement cited by Tasnim news agency said.
According to the military, 13 U.S. missiles struck facilities at the Bambour barracks, killing seven members of Brigade 388 and injuring several others. The Army said “passive defense measures” limited the number of casualties.
The statement claimed the U.S. strikes “aimed to cause as many casualties as possible,” targeting a guesthouse, guard posts and housing areas on the base.
Death confirmed of Indian sailor missing after attack off Oman
An Indian national who had been missing following the attack on the merchant vessel GFS Galaxy 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 a 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 taking hostages to bring them to Iranian territory.
“My proposal is to carry out a ground attack on one of the U.S. bases in the region, capture 100 Americans and take them to Iran,” said Mottaki, who is currently a member of parliament.
Marco Rubio and Jordan’s foreign minister discussed Iranian attacks on ships in the Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he met with Jordanian 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 votes 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, supported by 13 votes in favor with China and Russia abstaining, requires the UN secretary‐general to submit monthly reports to the Council on the situation.
The Yemeni Houthi rebel group began attacking vessels in the Red Sea in late 2023, saying it was targeting 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 take effect Wednesday, maritime traffic data showed. Kpler records indicate nine of the 11 vessels that crossed that route that day used the Iranian corridor.
Among ships entering the strait, three were empty tankers: one Aframax and two larger crude carriers. On the outbound side, the data show a VLCC carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil, a medium tanker transporting refined products, and two additional vessels moving liquefied petroleum gas.
Trade flows also included a tanker loaded with methanol and a bulk carrier carrying iron ore, both departing the Gulf on Tuesday.
Jordanian Army says it shot down three missiles launched by Iran
The Jordanian Army said its air defense systems intercepted and shot down three ballistic missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory. In an official statement, authorities said Royal Engineering Corps teams managed debris from the missiles in several locations, following established technical and safety protocols, and secured 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, adding that it maintains aerial surveillance at the highest readiness level.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard struck Gulf countries after the CENTCOM operation
The Iranian military announced early Wednesday new drone strikes against U.S. military facilities in the Middle East, amid the latest escalation between Tehran and Washington. In a statement carried by Tasnim, an agency 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, called “Relámpago,” saying “the era of slap‐in‐the‐face strikes is over and any action against the soil, waters or skies of this historic country will not go unanswered or without proportional cost.”
The IRGC also reported naval and Aerospace Force strikes against a U.S. storage facility at Sheikh Isa base in Bahrain and against U.S. drones at Ali al Salem base in Kuwait. According to the statement, “in a simultaneous missile and drone operation, Navy and Aerospace Force fighters of the IRGC destroyed several depots of weapons and spare parts for enemy ships and aircraft at Sheikh Isa base in Bahrain a few hours ago.”
The military report 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 evils of the United States” end
The IRGC announced that the strategic waterway will remain closed until U.S. actions cease, the military body said in a Tuesday statement. The force claimed that the U.S. attacked Iranian bases “under the pretext of targeting offending ships” attempting to transit the strait “to hide its defeat and incapacity.”
The IRGC added that “no ship dared to violate [the Iranian blockade] or to accompany the United States,” and that consequently “there were naturally 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 demonstrate 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 Iranian leadership currently faces “huge fissures the size of cannons” after decades of unity. Miller reiterated that the United States urges Iran to back a peace program and abandon its nuclear ambitions.
Pezeshkian vowed to 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 rising tensions with the United States, after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed to have eliminated much of Iran’s military capabilities. “We will defend every inch of our homeland with our actions,” Pezeshkian said in an interview with state television.
The president’s remarks came amid growing hostilities, after the United States launched strikes in southern Iran following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran in turn 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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