Iran war: US continues strikes as Trump reinstates blockade

Jordan‘s military says it has intercepted and shot down four missiles launched by Iran as Tehran carried out attacks on US allies in the region in retaliation for a third consecutive night of American strikes.

“Four missiles intercepted and shot down after entering Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory,” the country’s army said.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had targeted a US air base in the country with ballistic missiles.

In a statement published by the Fars news agency, it called on Jordanians to dismantle US bases in their country. 

“You ​know very well that not only do we ​not have any enmity with your country, ⁠but ​we also ​love you, the ​noble people, ‌who understand the pain and oppression ​of ⁠the Palestinian people more than any ⁠other ​nation,” the statement said

Bahrain has also come under Iranian attack, with the public urged to take shelter as missile alert sirens sounded.

There has been no immediate information on any damage or casualties caused by the attacks.

Repeated ceasefire violations have made people in Iran uncertain about what comes next. After weeks of conflict, daily life is still marked by fear, economic pressure and concerns about renewed violence.

For many Iranians, coping with life between war and peace has become more psychologically damaging than the war itself, as a DW report shows.

The US military says it has completed its latest wave of strikes against Iran, targeting military sites across the country’s southern coast.

US Central Command, or CENTCOM, said the five-hour operation hit targets in Bushehr, Chah Bahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa and Bandar Abbas. The strikes focused on coastal defense systems, missile and drone sites, and other maritime capabilities.

According to CENTCOM, the operation was aimed at further reducing Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the region.

The US military also said more than 50,000 American service members remain deployed across the Middle East and are “vigilant, lethal, and ready.”

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they carried out missile and drone strikes on Bahrain.

According to Iranian state television, the Guards said: “Several weapons support warehouses, a satellite communications center and the residential building for US forces in Bahrain were targeted.”

The claim came after authorities in Bahrain urged residents to take shelter as warning sirens sounded across parts of the country on Tuesday.

Bahrain hosts the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet and is a key American security partner in the Gulf.

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport in response to airstrikes that hit Yemen‘s Sanaa International Airport earlier on Monday.

No casualties were reported in either attack, but the exchange marks a significant escalation between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia after several years of relative calm.

The Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of targeting Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing. Saudi officials have not commented on the claim yet. 

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree warned airlines against using Saudi airspace, saying the warning should be taken seriously until what he described as the blockade of Sanaa airport is lifted.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they hit and disabled two supertankers in the Strait of Hormuz after the vessels allegedly ignored warnings and attempted to travel through what Tehran described as a “mined route.”

According to Iranian media, the Guards accused the ships of switching off their navigation systems and violating instructions while passing through the strategic waterway.

In a statement carried by Iranian outlets, the Revolutionary Guards also blamed the United States for encouraging ships to use what it called an illegal route through the strait.

Tehran warned that cooperation with what it described as the “aggressor enemy” could lead to further damage, delays in reopening the Strait of Hormuz and a wider global energy crisis.

Oil prices rose more than 2% on Tuesday, reaching their highest level in four weeks, as the United States reinstated its naval blockade of Iran and fighting between the two countries intensified.

Brent crude climbed to nearly $85 (€75) a barrel, while US benchmark crude rose to almost $80. Markets were reacting to growing concerns over disruptions to energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments.

The increase came after the United Arab Emirates said two of its tankers were hit by Iranian cruise missiles in Omani waters, killing one crew member and injuring eight others.

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Washington is once again enforcing a blockade on Iranian shipping. Analysts say the latest escalation has increased uncertainty over oil supplies, even though the Strait of Hormuz remains open.

Iranian media have reported explosions at several locations across the country’s south after the United States launched another wave of military strikes.

According to local reports, blasts were heard on Kish and Qeshm islands in the Gulf, near the port city of Bandar Abbas, and in Bushehr province. Iranian media also reported explosions in Khuzestan province, where local officials said four people were injured.

The reports came after US President Donald Trump announced further military action against Iran and suggested that a deeply buried site known as Pickaxe Mountain could be targeted “relatively soon.” The facility is located near Iran’s Natanz nuclear complex and has long been the subject of speculation over its possible role in the country’s nuclear program.

The US military says it has begun a third consecutive night of strikes, aimed at reducing Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies.

Meanwhile, Iranian state media reported that the country’s military had targeted a US vessel and US facilities in Kuwait, while also claiming to have shot down an American drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Sirens were also reported in Bahrain, which hosts a major US naval base.

The latest exchange of attacks has further escalated tensions in the Gulf, raising concerns over shipping security and pushing oil prices higher.

The United Arab Emirates said two of its oil tankers were hit by Iranian cruise missiles while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the Emirati Defense Ministry, the vessels — Mombasa and Al Bahiyah — were travelling through Omani territorial waters when they were targeted. One Indian crew member aboard the Mombasa tanker was killed and eight others were injured in the attack.

The UAE, a close US ally in the Gulf region, has reported several missile and drone attacks from Iran in recent days as tensions continue to escalate.

The latest incident follows an announcement by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards that they had launched new strikes against targets in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies, and any disruption to shipping in the area is likely to raise concerns about the security of international trade and oil markets.

The US military says it is conducting a third consecutive night of strikes against targets in Iran.

In a post on X, US Central Command, or CENTCOM, said: “These strikes will continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.”

CENTCOM added that the military action is being carried out at the direction of US President Donald Trump.

The latest strikes come amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran and growing concerns over security in the Gulf region.

US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will be “hit hard” on Monday and Tuesday as the conflict between the two countries escalates.

Speaking to radio host Hugh Hewitt, Trump said the United States would continue carrying out strikes against Iran, adding that “there’s not a damn thing they can do about it.”

Trump also commented on Pickaxe Mountain, a deeply buried underground site near Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment facility. He said the location was being closely monitored and described it as “a possible target for a big fat shot.”

“We have a lot of eyes on it,” Trump said. “We see no activity there, they’re not doing well with their nuclear situation. Every time we hear about it, we blow it up.”

The US president added that Washington would “give Pickaxe a shot relatively soon” and described Iran’s leadership as “extremely unreliable,” saying: “These people are crazy.”

The US military says it will begin enforcing a naval blockade against Iran from midnight Central European Time on Tuesday.

In a post on X, US Central Command, or CENTCOM, said the measure will apply to vessels travelling to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas.

CENTCOM also advised ships operating near the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz to monitor official maritime broadcasts and stay in contact with US naval forces in the area.

Welcome to our coverage of the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran.

The US military says it is carrying out a third consecutive night of strikes against targets in Iran.

US President Donald Trump has also announced that Washington is reinstating a blockade on Iran, further increasing tensions in the region.

Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Ministry says it will no longer comply with the recent memorandum of understanding with the United States unless Washington honours its commitments to end the conflict.

Tehran has also claimed responsibility for attacks on US military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.

Stay with us for the latest developments, analysis and reactions as this fast-moving story unfolds.