The United States military launched another wave of strikes on Iran, while Tehran said it retaliated with missile and drone attacks against US military assets in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.

Iran’s Health Ministry said at least 35 people were killed and more than 300 injured since fighting resumed last week.

US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees operations in the Middle East, said it carried out an evening operation that began as part of a wave of strikes against Iran, concluding at 9pm ET on Wednesday (01:00 GMT on Thursday).

CENTCOM says 90-minute strike

CENTCOM said the 90-minute mission targeted what it described as Iranian command centres, air defence sites, missile and drone capabilities, and coastal surveillance facilities. It said the aim was to reduce Iran’s ability to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

The command said the operation hit Bandar Abbas, a southern port city and naval hub overlooking the waterway. It also targeted coastal defence and cruise missile sites on Greater Tunb island, one of three islands near the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian air defences were activated over Tehran, according to state media reporting attacks across much of the country.

Picture courtesy of Al Jazeera

Iran reports attacks across multiple provinces

Explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas and on Qeshm island in the south. Iranian media also reported strikes in Sirik, Chabahar and Konarak on the southeastern coast, along with attacks further inland in Rask, Khondab, Khorramabad and Semnan.

Iranian authorities said there were no casualties in Pakdasht or at the Parchin military complex near Tehran. In Semnan, the state broadcaster IRIB, citing a senior security official, said there were no deaths or injuries following the attack.

Reporting from Tehran, Al Jazeera said a civilian airport building in Semnan was attacked, with only minor damage reported. The network said a storage facility in the same city was also hit.

In Khuzestan province, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it intercepted and shot down a US MQ-9 drone over Andimeshk.

Retaliation claimed across Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan

Iran said it carried out retaliatory missile and drone attacks against facilities used by US forces in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. The Iranian army said its missiles targeted US radar and air defence systems in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Kuwait’s military said its air defences were confronting attacks by “hostile drones”. It said any explosion sounds were the result of interceptors handling the attacks.

Kuwait said it intercepted four cruise missiles and 21 drones launched from Iran between Wednesday and early Thursday.

Iranian state media said missiles struck Patriot missile batteries and fuel tanks used by US forces at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. The Iranian army added that drones targeted communications equipment, Super Hawk radar systems and Patriot air defence installations used by US forces at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain. It also claimed missile and drone attacks on Jordan’s al-Azraq Air Base.

Jordan’s military said earlier on Wednesday it intercepted eight Iranian missiles. In a statement addressed to the Jordanian public, the IRGC said it had “targeted and destroyed” what it called a fighter jet storage ramp and a new command and control centre in West Asia at a “very large base” in Al-Azraq, using Khyber-Shakan ballistic missiles.

Iran’s army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia warned that attacks “will spread to new areas” if the US continues its strikes, saying Iran’s response would be commensurate and exceed expectations.

Blockade enforcement and Trump comments

The latest escalation comes less than a month after Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding extending an April ceasefire and setting out plans for negotiations to end the war that began on February 28, following Israeli and US strikes on Iran. Both sides have since accused the other of violating the agreement.

Separately, CENTCOM said US forces disabled an oil tanker attempting to sail towards an Iranian port. It said the Curacao-flagged M/T Belma was observed transiting towards Kharg Island despite warnings, and that a US aircraft fired Hellfire missiles into the ship’s smokestack. CENTCOM said the vessel stopped transiting towards Iran, and that during the first 24 hours of enforcement it redirected two compliant commercial vessels and disabled one non-compliant vessel.

Reporting from Washington, Al Jazeera said President Donald Trump has indicated he could broaden US military operations beyond targeting Iranian military facilities, including storage and naval assets, and has raised the possibility of striking parts of Iranian infrastructure, such as power plants and bridges.

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It's more now than just preventing shipping attacks. Starting yesterday bridges and rails are being destroyed that connect the coast with mainland iran. This infrastructure would be used to transport Iranian troops to the coast and islands. This is setting stage for limited US troops invasion. Looks like the U.S. administration has decided that they are not going to lose this war.https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-strikes-on-iran-hit-bridges-and-an-airport-reports-state-media/

It's not a war, it's just Warcraft activity.

Where ewok 🧔

....and now US starts (or continue) to destroy infra structure.

A clear fact of war crimes.

I'm happy not to have an American Passport.

US, a failed state.

Who is US fighting? Trump said that the war has been won. Iran has no Air Force, no Navy, no military capabilities and no top commanders.

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

....and now US starts (or continue) to destroy infra structure.

A clear fact of war crimes.

I'm happy not to have an American Passport.

US, a failed state.

Would agree on Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan. But not on Iran

50 minutes ago, Point Arguello said:

Would agree on Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan. But not on Iran

Destroying the vital infrastructure is always a war crime. But who cares? Definitely not the best Commander ever in history.

I can remember his words....help is on the way.

Well, eradication hopefully not.

Depends how fast Iran can build the bomb, supported by their friends in Russia and China 👍

2 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Destroying the vital infrastructure is always a war crime. But who cares? Definitely not the best Commander ever in history.

I can remember his words....help is on the way.

Well, eradication hopefully not.

Depends how fast Iran can build the bomb, supported by their friends in Russia and China 👍

Google/AI overview:

2 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Destroying the vital infrastructure is always a war crime. But who cares? Definitely not the best Commander ever in history.

I can remember his words....help is on the way.

Well, eradication hopefully not.

Depends how fast Iran can build the bomb, supported by their friends in Russia and China 👍

https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/bombing-infrastructure-is-part-of-modern-war-and-not-always-illegal-20260409-p5zmf586

6 minutes ago, Point Arguello said:

https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/bombing-infrastructure-is-part-of-modern-war-and-not-always-illegal-20260409-p5zmf586

Not quite right:

Under International Humanitarian Law (IHL), specifically the Geneva Conventions and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the deliberate, indiscriminate, or disproportionate destruction of infrastructure essential to civilian survival is strictly prohibited.

Period

Well maybe a Grey area . But the US yesterday destroyed 5 bridges - all in nexus of the islands and coastal areas around the straite. Including Bandar Abbas . These bridges all could carry troops and war materials to this region. If the US is planning a limited invasion the this would be preparation https://www.aa.com.tr/en/us-israel-iran-war/us-strikes-target-5-bridges-multiple-cities-across-southern-iran/4000733

5 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Who is US fighting? Trump said that the war has been won. Iran has no Air Force, no Navy, no military capabilities and no top commanders.

Lots of missiles and drones left. Iran has been planning its defence ever since the Iraq invasion. Iran fires ten $100,000 dollar missiles. USA fires 8 patriots at $4,000,000 a piece, and the debris still hits plenty on the USA base. A forever war (again).

5 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

....and now US starts (or continue) to destroy infra structure.

A clear fact of war crimes.

I'm happy not to have an American Passport.

US, a failed state.

Mod, mute his MIC.

By reading your statement you've but ZERO effort in becoming educated on the Iran conflict history, Iran, and basic Concepts of a country like Iran who dictates what you can say, what you can do, has Full control over Media, Internet, Water, Power, and if you disagree with leadership you are a Target

This is the 6th consecutive day of US attacks on iran. It seems the tit for tat days are over. I see a major change in US : In my opinion they have decided not to lose this war. Or have another forever war. This is Bandar Abbas. It houses elements of Iran revolutionary guard. You very well be seeing more of this area...

Edited July 17Jul 17 by Point Arguello

11 minutes ago, rickudon said:

Lots of missiles and drones left. Iran has been planning its defence ever since the Iraq invasion. Iran fires ten $100,000 dollar missiles. USA fires 8 patriots at $4,000,000 a piece, and the debris still hits plenty on the USA base. A forever war (again).

Diplomacy failed temporarily. I guess Iran seizing UAE and Omani territorial waters, controlling what vessels can use the Strait to access the 7 or 8 Persian Gulf bordering countries was suppose to occur without Conflict?

We all hope whatever Sense of decency, desire to have a prosperous economy and to start to recover from years of poor decisions will finally surface..

For US the Strait being open for Free Unhindered transit is the Only solution.

These attacks are for more longer term degradation of Iran's ability to control the Strait.

40 minutes ago, J Branche said:

Mod, mute his MIC.

By reading your statement you've but ZERO effort in becoming educated on the Iran conflict history, Iran, and basic Concepts of a country like Iran who dictates what you can say, what you can do, has Full control over Media, Internet, Water, Power, and if you disagree with leadership you are a Target

Replace Iran with US in your post, then I agree

22 minutes ago, J Branche said:

Diplomacy failed temporarily. I guess Iran seizing UAE and Omani territorial waters, controlling what vessels can use the Strait to access the 7 or 8 Persian Gulf bordering countries was suppose to occur without Conflict?

We all hope whatever Sense of decency, desire to have a prosperous economy and to start to recover from years of poor decisions will finally surface..

For US the Strait being open for Free Unhindered transit is the Only solution.

These attacks are for more longer term degradation of Iran's ability to control the Strait.

Indeed from the middle paragraph above . Iran for sure has/had the potential to be a very wealthy and prosperous country. But with this fascist religious cult of absolute wackos/revolutionary guards who just slaughtered about 30,000 citizens who also realized the above and wanted change. And not only internal civil crimes but also the international proxy terrorist that country sponsors-These wackos have to go, no more running scared with these wackos. High time to get rid of them.

25 minutes ago, Point Arguello said:

Indeed from the middle paragraph above . Iran for sure has/had the potential to be a very wealthy and prosperous country. But with this fascist religious cult of absolute wackos/revolutionary guards who just slaughtered about 30,000 citizens who also realized the above and wanted change. And not only internal civil crimes but also the international proxy terrorist that country sponsors-These wackos have to go, no more running scared with these wackos. High time to get rid of them.

The people will rise up against the repressive regime like they did in 1979 against repressive Imperial State of Iran. Foreign intervention for regime change whether by arming the revolutionists, covert or even rhetoric are bad idea with little democratic improvement. Killing of citizens must be condemned even in Gaza, Lebanon or even in Minnesota.

1 hour ago, J Branche said:

and if you disagree with leadership you are a Target

All the same in US, no difference. 2 failed states.

1 hour ago, Eric Loh said:

The people will rise up against the repressive regime like they did in 1979 against repressive Imperial State of Iran.

I Want to Believe. I hope they can.

Understand, now is VERY different, Iran has Capability to monitor Social Media, Internet, and Mobile Phones.

This Severely limits the capabilities to organize, plan, and communicate any adjustments during an operation.

Iran arrests people for talking about changing the Government under the "Threat against National Security" statement.

12 hours ago, Point Arguello said:

It's more now than just preventing shipping attacks. Starting yesterday bridges and rails are being destroyed that connect the coast with mainland iran. This infrastructure would be used to transport Iranian troops to the coast and islands. This is setting stage for limited US troops invasion. Looks like the U.S. administration has decided that they are not going to lose this war.https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-strikes-on-iran-hit-bridges-and-an-airport-reports-state-media/

I would take the opposite bet. The USA IMO most definitely will lose. Not because they can't win but because they won't do what Iran would do if they were in the position the USA is in today. It is extremely difficult to win wars today because of all the humanitarian restraints which is a good thing.

I do hope that America will not send soldiers in because they won't be met by tanks and bombers and soldiers but by waves of suicide drones. Expect a lot of soldier to return home without arms and legs.

4 minutes ago, atpeace said:

I would take the opposite bet. The USA IMO most definitely will lose. Not because they can't win but because they won't do what Iran would do if they were in the position the USA is in today. It is extremely difficult to win wars today because of all the humanitarian restraints which is a good thing.

Seems that makes the case for the U.S. not to lose. Since Iran may be able to aquire those types of weapons from North Korea /elsewhere. But the U.S. can win without nuclear. Especially if Israel gets included since mossad knows most of the revolutionary guards locations. Also it's time for Trump to stand off and let the generals take over. If the US really loses (and that last memorandum of understanding was close) then there will be no end to the ' US lost another war' . But if they win full on, the criticism of how they did it will fade away.

Just now, Point Arguello said:

Seems that makes the case for the U.S. not to lose. Since Iran may be able to aquire those types of weapons from North Korea /elsewhere. But the U.S. can win without nuclear. Especially if Israel gets included since mossad knows most of the revolutionary guards locations. Also it's time for Trump to stand off and let the generals take over. If the US really loses (and that last memorandum of understanding was close) then there will be no end to the ' US lost another war' . But if they win full on, the criticism of how they did it will fade away.

I seriously am not sure but if they had a line in Vegas, I would take Iran. THe USA isn't going to do what is needed to win. Not a chance IMO.

9 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

I'm happy not to have an American Passport

we are happy you dont. you wouldnt be eligible anyway.

have you noticed they arent tossing bombs at israel. why?

they are afraid israel isnt as nice as trump

7 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Depends how fast Iran can build the bomb, supported by their friends in Russia and China

getting all excited about the mass murder of civilians again? that bomb is going to tel aviv. fabulous for your ilk

make sure you keep preaching about war crimes

1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

we are happy you dont. you wouldnt be eligible anyway.

have you noticed they arent tossing bombs at israel. why?

they are afraid israel isnt as nice as trump

getting all excited about the mass murder of civilians again? that bomb is going to tel aviv. fabulous for your ilk

make sure you keep preaching about war crimes

Seems you lost your marbles 😂. 💗

5 hours ago, rickudon said:

A forever war (

Unless the midterms will change everything, even impeachment possible.

In ancient times there was a fatal "event" during the "Ides of March".

However, As Mark Twain said: History does not repeat itself

32 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Seems you lost your marbles 😂. 💗

gee. what a cutting insult. im devastated

8 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

gee. what a cutting insult. im devastated

No, see my "heart"

For the 7th consecutive day the U.S. is destroying infrastructure in southern Iran ( that could be used to transport Iranian troops and materials ) Again the US has now for sure decided not to lose this war. And I am glad to identify with the US on this action against these revolutionary guard whackos.https://edition.cnn.com/2026/07/17/world/live-news/iran-war-trump