The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported in the early hours of Wednesday that it had concluded its fourth wave of bombings 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 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 on Iran’s strategic infrastructure if Tehran did not agree to negotiate a ceasefire. “We are going to put all their power plants out of action. We are going to put all their bridges out of action, unless they sit down at the table and negotiate,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world’s traded oil and gas passes, would remain closed until U.S. military actions cease.
Below is minute-by-minute coverage:
U.S. killed seven servicemembers in attacks 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 given to this crime at the appropriate time,” the statement said, cited by the Tasnim news agency.
According to the military, 13 U.S. missiles struck facilities at the Bambour barracks, killing seven members of the 388th Brigade and leaving several others injured. 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 accommodation areas at the base.
Death confirmed of an Indian sailor missing after attack off Oman
An Indian national who had been missing following the attack on the merchant ship GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman has died, his father-in-law confirmed on Wednesday, according to Reuters. Of the 11 Indian crew members aboard, 10 were rescued, India’s Ministry of External Affairs reported on Sunday.
Former Iranian foreign minister urged 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 seizing hostages to bring them to Iranian territory.
“My proposal is to launch a ground attack on one of the U.S. bases in the region, capture 100 Americans and take them to Iran,” Mottaki, now a member of Iran’s 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 Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi to discuss regional security issues, including “the ongoing Iranian attacks on vessels and countries in the region.”
UN Security Council voted to continue monitoring Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution extending UN monitoring of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea for six months.
The measure was approved with 13 votes in favor and abstentions from China and Russia. It 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 at the end of 2023, saying it was targeting ships linked to Israel in response to the conflict in Gaza.
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Ships linked to Iran left the Strait of Hormuz before the U.S. blockade
On Tuesday there was an increase in the number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, most linked to Iranian trade, ahead of a U.S. blockade set to take effect Wednesday, according to shipping data. Kpler records show that nine of the eleven ships that crossed that day used the Iranian route.
Among the vessels entering the strait were three empty tankers: one Aframax and two very large crude carriers. On departures, data indicate a VLCC carried 2 million barrels of crude oil, a medium tanker transported refined products, and two additional vessels moved liquefied petroleum gas.
Commercial traffic also included a tanker loaded with methanol and a bulk carrier carrying 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 Iranian territory. In an official statement, authorities said Royal Engineers teams handled missile debris at various locations, following 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, adding that it maintains air surveillance at the highest state of readiness.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard attacked Gulf countries following CENTCOM operation
The Iranian military announced in the early hours of Wednesday that it carried out new drone strikes against U.S. military installations in the Middle East amid the latest escalation between Tehran and Washington. In a statement distributed by the Tasnim agency, linked to the IRGC, the Al Azraq airbase in Jordan — where F-18s, accommodations and U.S. equipment depots were located — was struck by drones.
The military defended the operation, named “Lightning,” and declared that “the era of slaps in the face is over and any action against the soil, waters or skies of this historic country will not go unanswered or without a proportional cost.”
The IRGC also reported that its Navy and Aerospace Force attacked a U.S. depot 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 operation with missiles and drones, Navy and Aerospace Force fighters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps destroyed several depots of weapons and spare parts for enemy ships and aircraft at the Sheij Isa base in Bahrain a few hours ago.”
The military bulletin also noted that “they 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 “the evils of the United States” end
The Revolutionary Guard of Iran announced that the strategic waterway will remain closed until U.S. actions cease, according to a statement released on Tuesday. The military said the U.S. attacked Iranian bases “under the pretext of striking offending vessels” to hide its defeat and incapacity.
In the text, the IRGC 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 internal divisions among leaders of the Iranian regime demonstrate 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 currently faces “huge fissures the size of cannons” after decades of unity. Miller reiterated that the United States urges Iran to support a peace program and abandon its nuclear ambitions.
Pezeshkian said he will 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 said he had eliminated most 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 Tehran’s attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran launched missiles and drones against 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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