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The US military has carried out airstrikes against multiple targets in Iran, prompting Tehran to announce the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz to all vessel traffic. The escalation follows a series of retaliatory attacks between the two countries, including the downing of a US Apache helicopter. President Trump said the US was "very close to a deal" with Iran but accused Tehran of stalling.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans for airstrikes targeting "key facilities" in Iran, calling the operation a response to Tehran's "unprovoked and continued aggression." Hegseth described the strikes as "powerful" and "decisive," while CENTCOM confirmed the operation as additional self-defense measures. The attacks break a fragile ceasefire and mark escalating US-Iran tensions.
US President Donald Trump has declared Iran 'completely defeated' and threatens to continue airstrikes, defying warnings from Tehran and domestic criticism. The attacks began after a US helicopter was shot down, with Iran retaliating against bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated dramatically after Iran shot down a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. Washington launched airstrikes in southern Iran, and Tehran retaliated with drones and missiles targeting US-linked military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. The exchanges have raised fears of a broader conflict, though some analysts see signs of restraint.
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of airstrikes that killed 13 people, mostly children, in three border provinces. The Taliban administration condemned the attacks, while Pakistan has not yet commented. The violence follows a period of relative calm and escalating tensions between the two countries.
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed 14 people and wounded dozens on Monday, following Iran's warning of a 'crushing response.' The attacks came amid escalating cross-border fire between Iran and Israel after an Israeli strike on Beirut. Hezbollah reported 16 operations against Israeli forces, while humanitarian agencies warned of a deepening crisis.
Israel and Iran launched airstrikes against each other's territory over the past two days, marking the most serious escalation since a fragile ceasefire took effect in April. Analysts say both sides are pushing the ceasefire to its limits while seeking greater bargaining power.
Iran launched missiles into northern Israel, and Israel retaliated with airstrikes on radar, an oil refinery, and military bases in Iran. The Houthi rebels also fired missiles into Israel and banned Israeli ships from the Red Sea. The exchange threatened to unravel a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US and Israel.
Iran and Israel traded missile strikes on Monday, pushing the fragile ceasefire that had been in place since April 8 closer to collapse. The escalation came as the US-Israel war against Iran entered its 101st day, with explosions reported in Tehran, Isfahan, and Tabriz, while Israel struck military targets in western and central Iran.
