U.S. Strikes 140 Targets in Iran; Iran Retaliates Against American Positions in Three Countries
The U.S. Central Command said it struck about 140 targets in Iran overnight after Tehran attacked a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s military responded by firing at U.S. targets in Jordan, Oman, and Qatar.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it had carried out airstrikes against approximately 140 targets in Iran during the night. The operation was launched in response to an Iranian attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean.
In retaliation, Iran’s military stated that it had fired upon U.S. targets located in Jordan, Oman, and Qatar. The attacks mark a significant escalation in hostilities between the two nations, which have been locked in a cycle of confrontation across the Middle East.
Details on casualties and damage remain unclear. Both sides continue to issue statements, and the situation remains highly volatile. International observers have called for restraint to prevent a broader regional conflict.
