US conducts 13th consecutive night of strikes, Iran warns of Gulf escalation

Al Jazeera correspondent Tohid Asadi reported from Tehran on Tuesday that the United States conducted a series of airstrikes for the thirteenth consecutive night, marking the longest sustained campaign of its kind in the region. The strikes, launched from bases in the Gulf, targeted facilities identified by U.S. officials as belonging to militant groups operating in Iraq and Syria, with the Pentagon stating that the operations aimed to degrade the capabilities of organizations it deems responsible for recent attacks on American personnel.

Iranian authorities condemned the attacks, describing them as violations of international law and an escalation that threatens regional stability. Tehran’s foreign ministry issued a statement urging the United Nations to intervene and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities. The United States, while confirming the strikes, declined to comment on the specific locations hit or any civilian impact. As the campaign enters its second week, diplomatic channels remain active, with both sides signaling a willingness to pursue dialogue, though no cease‑fire agreement has yet been reached.