Iran Launches Fresh Attacks After Sixth Day of US Strikes

IRAN – (Special Correspondent/Web Desk) – The Iran US strikes Strait of Hormuz standoff has entered a dangerous new phase, with both sides trading attacks for a sixth straight night. What began as a fragile truce last month has collapsed into daily military exchanges, raising fears of a wider regional war.

Iran said it launched new attacks on American military sites across the Gulf on Friday. This came just hours after US forces carried out another round of strikes on Iranian targets. The Pentagon said the goal was to weaken Iran’s military strength further.

American jets, drones, and warships reportedly hit dozens of sites inside Iran. These included coastal radar stations, defense posts, supply routes, and naval assets near Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas. Bandar Abbas is home to Iran’s largest port and hosts major navy and Revolutionary Guard bases.

Iran responded by firing missiles and drones toward US bases in nearby countries. Iranian forces said they struck American facilities in both Bahrain and Kuwait early Friday morning. Loud blasts were also heard in Doha, Qatar. Local officials said a child was hurt by flying shrapnel during the incident.

Iranian state media reported heavy damage inside the country too. Five bridges were reportedly destroyed, along with a train station in Bandar Khamir and an airport in Iranshahr. Officials said seven people lost their lives in the Bandar Khamir bridge strikes. These reports have not yet been independently confirmed.

Shipping Comes to a Standstill Again

The renewed fighting has once again shut down much of the traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow waterway carries a huge share of the world’s oil and gas supply, so any disruption tends to push global energy prices higher.

Iran has restarted its blockade of the strait, and the US has again sealed off Iranian ports. Sources say Iran may also push its Yemen-based Houthi allies to shut down the Bab al-Mandeb strait if American attacks on Iranian soil continue.

Iran wants ships to sail closer to its own coastline and plans to start charging passage fees once a 60-day talks period ends. The US, on the other hand, has been urging vessels to travel along Oman’s coast instead to avoid the risk.

American officials say their strikes are aimed at weakening Iran’s grip on the strait. But an Iranian military spokesperson pushed back on Thursday, saying Iran can strike the waterway from anywhere within its own territory, regardless of coastal damage.

Adding to the tension, former President Trump has not ruled out sending ground troops into the region. He has floated the idea of seizing Kharg Island, which houses Iran’s key oil export terminal. He has also warned of hitting Iranian power stations and bridges next week if Tehran does not return to the negotiating table.

For now, the region remains on edge, with no clear sign of when the strikes will stop.