After Seven Nights of Bombardment, Iran Strikes US Bases as War Fears Grow
The latest escalation follows a week of US strikes on Iran, as Tehran warns that continued attacks could trigger a wider regional confrontation
By Abdullahi Yusuf
Iran has launched retaliatory strikes against US military facilities across the Middle East after a seventh consecutive night of American bombardment, warning that continued attacks could trigger a broader military response beyond its previous limits.
The latest exchange marks the most serious escalation yet between Tehran and Washington, with Iran accusing the United States of intensifying attacks on its territory, including strikes that it says have killed civilians and damaged critical infrastructure.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said its forces targeted American military positions in several countries hosting US troops, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and Qatar.
Iranian state media reported that military installations, radar systems, ammunition storage sites and logistical facilities linked to US operations in the region were among the targets.
The strikes came after days of American military action against Iran, which Tehran described as an unlawful campaign aimed at weakening its defence capabilities and disrupting essential civilian infrastructure.
Iranian officials said US attacks had damaged facilities in Hormozgan province, including transport and energy-related sites, accusing Washington of violating international law by targeting areas beyond military objectives.
The Iranian Health Ministry said at least 38 people had been killed and more than 400 injured since the latest US bombing campaign began.
Authorities also called on citizens to reduce electricity consumption after reported damage to parts of the country’s energy network.
Iran has insisted that its military response was directed at US assets rather than civilian targets, describing the strikes as a defensive measure against what it called American aggression.
Major General Mohsen Rezaei, a senior Iranian military adviser, warned that Tehran’s response could become significantly broader if Washington continued its attacks.
He said Iran would no longer restrict itself to limited retaliation and could move towards full-scale military operations if the bombardment continued.
The warning came as tensions also intensified around the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which a significant share of global energy supplies passes.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had intercepted vessels attempting to cross the strategic corridor, while maritime security agencies reported further incidents involving commercial shipping in the Gulf.
The developments have raised fears that the conflict could spread beyond direct military confrontation between Iran and the United States, threatening regional stability and global energy markets.
Washington has continued its military campaign while maintaining pressure on Iran through restrictions affecting maritime activity connected to the country.
The escalation has drawn international calls for restraint, with China and Pakistan urging both sides to end hostilities and return to diplomatic negotiations before the crisis develops into a wider regional conflict.
The latest exchange has deepened fears that the conflict could expand beyond direct confrontation between Iran and the United States. With military operations continuing and diplomatic efforts showing little progress, regional governments are warning that the consequences could extend far beyond the two countries.
With additional information from MNTV
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