US launches new wave of strikes on Iran, causing blasts

Washington said its latest series of strikes are intended to “further degrade Iranian military capabilities” as hostilities entered a sixth consecutive day. The United States confirmed that air and missile attacks were carried out against targets linked to Tehran’s regional forces, emphasizing that the operations are part of a broader effort to limit the ability of Iranian-backed militias to conduct offensive actions.

The fighting, which has unfolded across multiple sites in the Middle East, follows a pattern of escalating confrontations between U.S. forces and Iranian-aligned groups that have been accused of targeting American personnel and assets. Officials noted that the strikes aim to disrupt command structures, weapons depots and logistics networks, thereby reducing the operational reach of Iran’s regional network. No casualties were immediately reported, and the United States reiterated that the campaign will continue until its stated objectives are achieved.