U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported in the early hours of Wednesday the end of 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 the 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 response operations.
Prior to the latest escalation, Trump warned he would order strikes against 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.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world’s traded oil and gas flows, will remain closed until U.S. military actions cease.
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U.S. killed seven servicemen in strikes in southeastern Iran
The Iranian Army said it will respond to the strike on the Bambour barracks in Iranshahr, calling the attack “a cowardly aggression.” “A decisive response will be given to this crime at the appropriate time,” the statement quoted by Tasnim agency said.
According to the military, 13 U.S. missiles struck facilities at the Bambour barracks, killing seven members of Brigade 388 and wounding several others. The Army said passive defense measures limited the number of casualties.
The statement asserted that the U.S. strikes “aimed to cause as many casualties as possible,” targeting a guesthouse, guard posts and accommodation areas at the base.
Death of an Indian sailor missing after attack off Oman confirmed
An Indian national who had been missing after 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 aboard, 10 were rescued, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.
Former Iranian foreign minister called for a ground attack on a U.S. base and taking hostages
Former Iranian foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki proposed mounting 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 Jordan’s foreign minister, Ayman Safadi, to discuss regional security issues, including “Iran’s ongoing attacks 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 it requires the UN secretary-general to present monthly reports to the Council on the situation.
The Houthi rebel group from Yemen began attacks on 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 before the 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 the U.S. blockade scheduled to take effect Wednesday, according to shipping data. Kpler records show nine of the eleven ships that crossed that day used the Iranian route.
Among the inbound vessels were three empty tankers: one Aframax and two large tankers. On the departures 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 loaded 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 destroyed three ballistic missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory. In an official statement, authorities said units from the Royal Corps of Engineers handled the missile debris in various locations, following 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 air surveillance at the highest level of readiness.
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard attacked Gulf countries after the CENTCOM operation
The Iranian Army announced new drone strikes on U.S. military facilities in the Middle East in the early hours of Wednesday amid the latest military escalation between Tehran and Washington. In a statement carried by Tasnim, a news agency linked to the IRGC, the Al Azraq airbase in Jordan—where F‐18 fighters, accommodations and U.S. equipment depots were located—was attacked with drones.
The military defended the operation, named “Lightning,” saying “the era of punches in the face is over” and that any action against the country’s land, waters or airspace will not go unanswered and will incur a proportional cost.
The IRGC also reported that its Navy and Aerospace Force struck a U.S. warehouse at the Sheij Isa base in Bahrain and targeted U.S. drones at the 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 ammunition and spare-parts depots for enemy ships and aircraft at the Sheij Isa base in Bahrain.”
The military communique added that “they also attacked the ramp where enemy MQ‐9 drones were deployed at the 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 IRGC announced that the strategic waterway will remain closed until U.S. actions cease, the organization said in a statement released Tuesday. The military accused the U.S. of attacking Iranian bases “under the pretext of striking offending vessels” attempting to transit the strait, “to hide its 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 hits” during the operation.
White House: “Divisions in Iran demonstrate 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.
According to the U.S. official, Iran’s leadership is currently facing “huge fissures the size of cannons” after decades of unity. Miller insisted the United States urges Iran to support 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 said he had neutralized 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 comments came amid escalating hostilities after the United States carried out strikes in southern Iran following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran launched missiles and drones against U.S. targets in the region.
“Their 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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