US strikes on Iran enter sixth night; Tehran warns of Red Sea disruption
6 reported1 conflicting
The United States launched a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran, with US Central Command stating it hit dozens of Iranian military targets including coastal surveillance and air defense sites. Iran responded by firing missiles and drones at US-linked targets in neighboring countries, with Kuwait and Qatar activating air defenses to intercept incoming attacks. Iran’s state news agency reported that US strikes on bridges in the southern port city of Bandar Khamir killed at least seven people. Tehran has reportedly instructed Yemen’s Houthi rebels to be ready to disrupt Red Sea shipping if the US attacks Iranian power infrastructure, according to sources cited by Reuters. The US military said it completed its latest major wave of strikes on Friday, further degrading Iranian military capabilities. Meanwhile, conflicting statements emerged over the status of a US detainee, with President Donald Trump claiming a US citizen had been released and Iran’s judiciary denying any American prisoner was freed.
What’s reported
US launched a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran, hitting dozens of military targets.
Iran fired missiles and drones at US-linked targets in Gulf countries; Kuwait and Qatar intercepted attacks.
US strikes on bridges in Bandar Khamir killed at least seven people, per Iran’s state news agency IRNA.
Iran reportedly asked Yemen’s Houthi rebels to be ready to disrupt Red Sea shipping if US targets Iranian power infrastructure, per Reuters sources.
US Central Command said it completed its latest major wave of strikes on Friday.
President Trump said a US citizen wrongfully detained since 2024 had been released; Iran’s judiciary denied any American prisoner was freed.
Conflicting accounts
The source article reports conflicting statements over the release of a US citizen: President Trump said a US citizen had been released from Iran, while Iran’s judiciary denied any American prisoner was freed or exchanged.
Key figures
Pete Hegseth, US Defense Secretary
President Donald Trump, US President
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran’s military force
US Central Command (CENTCOM)
Reuters news agency (cited as source for Houthi report)
Sources: dw.com
