The United States has carried out its eighth consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran, targeting IRGC military facilities, missile sites, coastal surveillance systems, and drone storage locations after two American service members were killed in an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan. The US Central Command says the strikes are aimed at degrading Iran's military capabilities. Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a fresh warning to Washington, declaring that the US will face "unforgettable lessons" if the attacks continue. Senior Iranian military officials have also warned that Tehran is prepared to launch a full-scale offensive if American strikes persist.
As tensions rise across the Middle East, Iran has reportedly targeted US military assets in Kuwait and warned Gulf nations over continued US operations. The conflict has also resulted in dozens of casualties, raising fears of a wider regional war.
Watch the latest developments in the escalating US-Iran conflict, military strikes, regional reactions, and the growing crisis in West Asia.

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The US has launched a significantly larger military offensive against Iran, with a US official describing the latest operation as "four or five times bigger in scope and power" than the strikes carried out ten days ago.&nbsp;According to Axios, the official said the latest assault was the most intense US military action against Iran since the ceasefire reached in April. The official added that the operation could continue for several more hours.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-launches-fresh-strikes-on-iranian-targets-after-merchant-ships-hit-off-oman-1783460027337">US 'violates MoU', launches fresh strikes on Iranian targets after attacks on vessels in Hormuz</a>&nbsp;Another US official told CNN that the strikes were intended as "punishment, not proportional", indicating that the military campaign was far from over. "This is punishment. It won't be over for a bit," the official told CNN. The latest escalation follows renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest maritime trade routes.&nbsp;The US military said it targeted multiple Iranian military installations near the strategic waterway after three commercial vessels were attacked on Tuesday (July 7). According to the US official, the strikes hit Iranian air defence systems, coastal surveillance installations, surface-to-air missile sites, anti-ship cruise missile positions, drone launch facilities and port infrastructure.&nbsp;Iranian state media reported multiple explosions following the strikes, including in the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik, as well as on Qeshm Island. Fires were also reported at Sirik pier and Shahid Haqqani Port in Bandar Abbas.&nbsp;US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation was launched in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, warning that Washington would impose "heavy costs" for targeting international shipping.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-greenland-should-be-under-us-control-denmark-rejects-claim-at-nato-summit-1783452522464">Trump says Greenland should be under US control, Denmark rejects claim at NATO Summit</a>&nbsp;Iran, however, condemned the strikes, with the country's Foreign Ministry accusing Washington of repeatedly violating the memorandum of understanding signed between the two countries. Tehran warned that it would take "any action it deems necessary" to safeguard its national security and interests.&nbsp;The latest military exchange marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, despite ongoing efforts to preserve a fragile ceasefire and prevent a wider conflict in West Asia.

The US launched a massive military offensive against Iranian installations near the Strait of Hormuz after shipping attacks. US officials called it a punishment, while Iran condemned the severe escalation.

The US has launched a significantly larger military offensive against Iran, with a US official describing the latest operation as "four or five times bigger in scope and power" than the strikes carried out ten days ago. According to Axios, the official said the latest assault was the most intense US military action against Iran since the ceasefire reached in April. The official added that the operation could continue for several more hours. Also read: US 'violates MoU', launches fresh strikes on Iranian targets after attacks on vessels in Hormuz Another US official told CNN that the strikes were intended as "punishment, not proportional", indicating that the military campaign was far from over. "This is punishment. It won't be over for a bit," the official told CNN. The latest escalation follows renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest maritime trade routes. The US military said it targeted multiple Iranian military installations near the strategic waterway after three commercial vessels were attacked on Tuesday (July 7). According to the US official, the strikes hit Iranian air defence systems, coastal surveillance installations, surface-to-air missile sites, anti-ship cruise missile positions, drone launch facilities and port infrastructure. Iranian state media reported multiple explosions following the strikes, including in the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik, as well as on Qeshm Island. Fires were also reported at Sirik pier and Shahid Haqqani Port in Bandar Abbas. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation was launched in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, warning that Washington would impose "heavy costs" for targeting international shipping. Also read: Trump says Greenland should be under US control, Denmark rejects claim at NATO Summit Iran, however, condemned the strikes, with the country's Foreign Ministry accusing Washington of repeatedly violating the memorandum of understanding signed between the two countries. Tehran warned that it would take "any action it deems necessary" to safeguard its national security and interests. The latest military exchange marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, despite ongoing efforts to preserve a fragile ceasefire and prevent a wider conflict in West Asia.

The US launched a massive military offensive against Iranian installations near the Strait of Hormuz after shipping attacks. US officials called it a punishment, while Iran condemned the severe escalation.

US strikes on Iran '4-5 times bigger' than previous wave: Officials

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US launches eighth round of strikes on Iran after deadly Jordan attack | Middle East crisis | US-Iran

US strikes on Iran '4-5 times bigger' than previous wave: Officials