US and Iran exchange attacks as Hormuz tensions rise
The conflict between the United States and Iran has intensified around the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas shipments. US forces struck Iranian military targets, while Iran retaliated with attacks on US allies in the Gulf. The renewed fighting comes despite a preliminary deal in June and has led to heightened fears in the region. Civilians and officials alike are expressing concern as the situation remains volatile.
What we know
- US forces targeted Iranian military sites, including coastal Bandar Abbas and Greater Tunb Island, to limit threats in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran responded with drone attacks on US military facilities in Jordan and strikes affecting Gulf countries like Kuwait and Bahrain.
- The Strait of Hormuz was briefly reopened after a US-Iran deal last month, but Tehran has since vowed to keep it closed until US aggression ends.
- At least 30 people have been killed in Iran since last week due to renewed US attacks, according to government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani.
- The US president said Wednesday that an American citizen, Dena Karari, left Iran in “good condition” after being detained since December 2024.
