U.S. Reinstates Sanctions on U.N. Expert Francesca Albanese Amid Legal Battle 
Trump Administration Threatens Newark Airport International Travel Shutdown Over Immigration Dispute 
U.S.-China Taiwan Conflict Could Trigger Nuclear Escalation, IISS Warns 
DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Into E. Jean Carroll Over Alleged Perjury 
US Condemns Russia’s Oreshnik Missile Strike, Warns Against New Attacks on Kyiv 
U.S. Sanctions Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Authority as Global Oil Markets Face Turmoil 
US Tightens Ebola Controls as Congo Outbreak Sparks Global Concern 
Trump Administration Reportedly Halts Venezuela Probe Into Delcy Rodriguez 
Netanyahu Orders Expansion of Israeli Control in Gaza to 70% 
US-Iran Ceasefire Extension Near as Strait of Hormuz Shipping Deal Advances 
Judge Dismisses Trump Administration Lawsuit Against Boston Sanctuary City Policy 
Israel Says It Killed New Hamas Military Chief in Gaza Strike 
Russia Accuses U.S. of Blocking U.N. Visas for Officials Amid Rising Global Tensions 
U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran as Trump Signals Peace Deal Uncertainty 
Hamas Commander Mohammad Odeh Killed in Gaza as Israel Intensifies Campaign 
US Imposes Fresh Iran Oil Sanctions Despite Progress on Ceasefire Talks 
The U.S. military confirmed on Thursday that it carried out retaliatory strikes against Iran, targeting military facilities allegedly linked to recent attacks on American forces in the Middle East. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation focused on missile and drone launch sites, intelligence hubs, and command centers that were used in what Washington described as “unprovoked hostilities” by Tehran.
The strikes came after Iran accused the United States of violating a ceasefire agreement reached last month. Iran’s top joint military command claimed U.S. forces targeted an Iranian oil tanker and another vessel entering the Strait of Hormuz, while also launching attacks on civilian areas. Tehran warned that the actions threatened regional stability and could undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts.
CENTCOM stated that Iran launched multiple missiles, drones, and small attack boats as three U.S. Navy destroyers — the USS Truxtun, USS Peralta, and USS Mason — passed through the Strait of Hormuz toward the Gulf of Oman. The U.S. military said none of its ships or personnel were damaged during the confrontation.
In its statement, CENTCOM emphasized that the operation was conducted in self-defense and that the United States does not seek further escalation with Iran. However, officials said American forces remain fully prepared to respond to additional threats in the region.
The latest exchange marks another serious escalation since the April 7 ceasefire that temporarily paused large-scale conflict between the two countries. Earlier this week, the U.S. military reported intercepting Iranian drones and cruise missiles while destroying several Iranian small boats attempting to disrupt maritime operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
The strategic waterway remains a major global concern because it handles nearly 20% of the world’s oil and gas shipments. Meanwhile, Washington is still awaiting Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal aimed at formally ending the conflict, though major issues such as Iran’s nuclear program and regional security remain unresolved.
