US launches seventh night of airstrikes on Iran as Tehran warns of full‑scale offensive

The United States carried out a seventh consecutive wave of airstrikes against targets in Iran during the early hours of Friday, continuing a campaign that began earlier this month in response to Tehran’s alleged involvement in regional attacks. The strikes, which were reported to have hit multiple sites across the country, were executed despite a stark warning from Iranian officials that any further assaults would prompt Iran to resume “full‑scale offensive operations” against U.S. forces and interests in the region.

The escalation follows a series of diplomatic protests and reciprocal sanctions that have heightened tensions between the two nations since the incident that sparked the initial U.S. response. Iranian authorities have reiterated their commitment to defend national sovereignty, while Washington maintains that the airstrikes are aimed at degrading capabilities deemed a threat to American personnel. The situation remains fluid, with both sides monitoring developments closely as the risk of broader conflict persists.