The situation in the Middle East is heating up as US strikes on Iran have entered their seventh consecutive night. The airstrikes have reportedly targeted various sites, including military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities. Images shared on Friday depict a damaged bridge in Iran, indicating the intensity of the bombardments.
Iran’s armed forces claimed they intercepted ten Iranian missiles that were fired into its airspace overnight, thankfully resulting in no casualties or significant damage. Centcom, the US Central Command, confirmed that their strikes wrapped up around 21:30 ET (02:30 BST) after several hours of action. Interestingly, during this chaotic time, Iran’s state-run Fars agency reported that two oil tankers were involved in the fracas, although details remain murky.
The situation escalated further when explosions were heard in the central city of Yazd, Qeshm Island, and the port of Bandar Abbas, right next to the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Reports suggest that commercial vessels have largely halted their passage through this critical waterway, raising concerns about international shipping and oil supplies.
Adding to the tension, US partner CBS News reported that several American service members sustained injuries during Iranian attacks on two Jordanian bases over the past week. However, Washington has firmly denied Tehran’s claims that the strikes were aimed at anything other than military targets. As Friday marks a full week since peace talks with Iran collapsed, the stakes have never been higher.
So, what’s next in this unfolding drama? Will the US and Iran find a way to de-escalate, or are we in for more sleepless nights filled with airstrikes? Only time will tell…
Kaynak: Orijinal Haber