The United States launched what military officials described as a “heavy wave” of airstrikes against Iranian military targets after Tehran allegedly attempted to strike American forces stationed in the Middle East with ballistic missiles.
According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation lasted around two hours and targeted dozens of facilities linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Officials said the strikes focused on command centers, missile and drone infrastructure, coastal surveillance systems and maritime defense sites.
The military action came a day after U.S. officials said they intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles launched toward American forces in the region, describing the attack as an attempted surprise assault. Washington said no major U.S. casualties were reported after the interception.
President Donald Trump had earlier warned that Iran would face a strong military response if American troops were targeted. Following the latest operation, U.S. officials characterized the strikes as a direct retaliation intended to degrade Iran’s military capabilities and deter further attacks.
The renewed exchange of attacks has raised fears of another major escalation in the Middle East. Analysts warn that continued retaliation by both sides could threaten regional security, disrupt international shipping routes and place additional pressure on global energy markets.
The latest developments follow months of heightened confrontation between Washington and Tehran, with repeated missile exchanges, attacks on military facilities and growing concerns that the conflict could expand beyond its current fronts.