More explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm, Iran, following fresh US missile strikes targeting Iranian radar systems and military assets in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media warned that the US would face "severe punishment" for its actions. The strikes came after Iran attempted to deploy sea mines in the strategic waterway, prompting a swift response from US forces.
A tractor was seen pulling a boat from the sea near Bandar Abbas as commercial vessels remained anchored in the area. The hostilities reignited after the US claimed it struck Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) minelaying forces. The US military stated it had launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles to neutralize the threat.
Iranian officials condemned the strikes, accusing the US of aggression and threatening retaliation. The situation escalated tensions in the region, with both sides warning of further escalation. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical route for global oil trade, adding to the strategic stakes of the conflict.
The US has warned Iran not to retaliate, stating it would "hit back harder" if necessary. The ongoing confrontation highlights the fragile balance of power in the region and the potential for further military clashes.
