Shafaqna Pakistan: Iran launched fresh attacks on US allies in the Gulf on Saturday after a seventh consecutive night of American strikes targeting Iranian military sites, including logistics facilities, further escalating the conflict a week after a fragile ceasefire collapsed.
The two sides also intensified their confrontation at sea. The United States said it was enforcing a naval blockade, while Iran claimed it had targeted vessels that violated its regulations for navigating the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which around one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes.
Global oil prices rose more than 4% on Friday to their highest level in over a month, adding to political pressure on US President Donald Trump as Republicans seek to retain control of Congress in the upcoming November elections.
The latest escalation comes after Washington and Tehran continued to test the limits of the conflict following the collapse of their ceasefire agreement, raising fears of a return to full-scale war.
The US military’s Central Command said it concluded its latest round of attacks by hitting surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage and maritime capabilities.
“US forces employed fighter aircraft, aerial drones, and warships in addition to other assets,” Central Command said in a statement. “More than 50,000 American service members are operating across the Middle East and remain vigilant, lethal, and ready.”
Iranian media reported on Saturday that several missiles struck power facilities and desalination pumps in the southern Iranian city of Jask, citing a local official. The official said drinking water had been cut off in villages in Jask due to the attack.
The US said its forces redirected four commercial vessels, disabled one, and boarded another to enforce its naval blockade of Iran.
In turn, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said four vessels violating its rules on shipping traffic were stopped from going through the strait with a combined missile and drone operation.
source: Geo News
