Middle East Conflict: Explosions Reported Across Region Amid US-Iran Tensions
L'essentiel
- Explosions reported across the Middle East as US-Iran tensions escalate.
- Iran claims to have hit US military targets in the Gulf following US strikes.
- Jordan intercepted Iranian missiles.
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Pourquoi c'est important
Tensions between the US and Iran have been high, with President Trump believing a ceasefire was over after attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US military is yet to comment on whether it has now launched another wave of strikes against Iran, prompting this latest activity across the region.
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, local time, he believed the ceasefire with Iran was over after attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
He ordered attacks on Wednesday night into Thursday morning, with US Central Command saying 90 sites were hit.
Iran then opened fire on US bases in Gulf states, including Bahrain and Kuwait in response.
Earlier this evening, Iranian state media reported more explosions in the city of Bushehr which is home to a nuclear power plant.
Iranian authorities claimed a US "projectile" hit the perimeter of the facility.
Blasts are also being reported by state media in the port city of Bandar Abbas, closer to the Strait of Hormuz.
A drone attack has also been reported on a camp run by Kurdish opposition forces in north-eastern Iraq.
Good evening! Welcome to our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East with a number of explosions reported across the region tonight.
Jordan says it has intercepted eight Iranian missiles this evening with Iran confirming it has hit US military targets in the Gulf.
Stay with us as we bring you the latest developments.
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Perspective IA — des possibilités, pas des certitudes
Further retaliatory strikes between US and Iran.
Probable · En quelques jours
Questions ouvertes
- Has the US launched another wave of strikes?
- What is the full extent of the damage?
- Will there be further escalation?
