Iran Targets US Bases Across Gulf Following Regional Strikes

The burial of Ayatollah Khamenei in Mashhad coincided with the renewed violence, as black-clad mourners gathered under the shadow of the widening confrontation. Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed their strikes targeted U.S. Patriot systems and fuel depots, while Kuwaiti authorities confirmed intercepting a cruise missile, three ballistic missiles, and ten drones. Further alarms triggered in Jordan after missiles targeted the Azraq military base, though officials reported all projectiles were intercepted without casualties.

Simultaneously, the U.S. Central Command confirmed strikes on roughly 90 Iranian military targets, including air defense systems and missile storage sites, citing the recent bombing of commercial tankers as the catalyst. President Donald Trump, attending a NATO summit in Turkey, declared the interim ceasefire effectively dead. Despite the inflammatory rhetoric, the U.S. leader suggested the current flare-up remains tactical rather than a prelude to total war, telling reporters in Ankara that the situation would be resolved quickly.

Control over the Strait of Hormuz remains the central friction point. While the Revolutionary Guards claim traffic has recovered to 50% of pre-war capacity under their supervision, Washington continues to challenge this dominance. Tehran maintains that the waterway will only function under its own conditions, rejecting U.S.-led efforts to secure the route. With 14 reported dead and 78 injured across five provinces, regional powers including Turkey, Oman, and Pakistan have intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent a total collapse of regional stability.