US Launches New Wave Of Airstrikes On Iran, Targets Military Assets

The US launched fresh airstrikes on Iran as tensions escalated across the Gulf following maritime, drone and aerial security incidents.

The latest US strikes follow reports of a maritime incident in the Strait of Hormuz, where a vessel sank after colliding with another ship.

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The United States has launched a fresh wave of airstrikes against Iran, with US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirming the operation began at 6 a.m. ET (3.30 p.m. IST). Washington said the strikes were aimed at further degrading Iranian military capabilities allegedly used to target commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest and most strategically important maritime trade routes. The military action comes amid escalating regional tensions and a series of security incidents across the Gulf.

Ship Collision In Hormuz

The latest US strikes follow reports of a maritime incident in the Strait of Hormuz, where a vessel sank after colliding with another ship, according to Iranian state media. All 23 crew members aboard the vessel were rescued, with no fatalities reported.

Regional Security Fears

Bahrain said it had thwarted several Iranian aerial attacks targeting civilians earlier in the day. In a statement, the country's defence forces described the attacks as "heinous" and a "flagrant violation of international humanitarian law", urging residents to stay away from any suspicious or unidentified objects.

Meanwhile, Iraqi authorities have launched an investigation after a drone crashed in an open section of the container yard at the Grand Faw Port on the country's Gulf coast. Port officials said the incident caused no casualties or material damage and did not disrupt operations. The identity of those responsible for launching the drone remains unknown.