The United States conducted another series of airstrikes on Iran late Friday afternoon Eastern Time, equivalent to early morning hours in India. This marked the seventh straight night of such military actions.
US Central Command stated on social media that the operations seek to further reduce Iranian military strength as directed by the president.
President Donald Trump signaled on Friday the potential to widen strikes on Iranian infrastructure and did not exclude ground actions near Iran’s coast or islands. Officials indicated that activities in southern Iran preserve options for future moves.
Dozens of extra aerial refueling aircraft are being readied for deployment to Israel while broader plans beyond the Strait of Hormuz remain under consideration, though no final decision has been reached.
The situation has prompted worries that Iran could strike infrastructure in neighboring Arab countries or direct allied forces in Yemen to step up Red Sea shipping attacks, threatening global energy supplies.
An advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader warned that ongoing US strikes would trigger full-scale offensive operations.
Iranian forces also cautioned of possible retaliation against US companies in nations hosting American troops if attacks on Iranian sites continue.
Unverified reports mentioned Iranian naval action against a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, strikes on a Bahrain site, and assaults on bases in Iraq.
