Residents of southern Iran (Hormozgan, Bushehr, Khuzestan, Sistan and Baluchestan) endure airstrikes, power/water outages, economic collapse, and extreme heat with minimal government support, feeling abandoned amidst a precarious ceasefire.
Five months after a US missile strike on a Minab primary school killed 156 people, a journey across Iran from Tehran to Bandar Abbas reveals a nation deeply scarred by war, economic hardship, and shifting political loyalties.
Parisa, a 44-year-old single mother from Bandar Abbas, shares her first-person testimony about living through repeated military strikes in southern Iran amid a supposed ceasefire, detailing profound psychological toll and daily anxiety.
US Central Command completed its 11th consecutive night of air strikes against Iran, targeting military operations centers, maritime capabilities, and drone facilities to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Explosions were reported in Tehran, Bushehr, Sirik, Khuzestan, and Tabriz, marking a shift in strike locations.
Residents in southern Iran, particularly in Bandar Abbas and Sirik, experienced two nights of fear due to US strikes targeting port cities. US Central Command confirmed the attacks aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes have resulted in civilian casualties and exacerbated existing challenges like water shortages.
Bahrain condemns Iran for drone attacks on its territory, alleging a threat to citizen security. This follows US strikes against Iran after it attacked a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, straining a recent ceasefire agreement.
The US military conducted strikes against Iran on Friday, targeting missile and drone storage sites and radar installations. This action followed President Trump's accusation that Iran launched drone attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including the M/V Ever Lovely.
US President Donald Trump stated that the fault for a deadly strike on a girls' school in Iran on February 28, which killed scores of children, may never be determined. He cited the presence of "missiles flying all over the place" and expressed doubt that it was a US missile, though an initial internal US military investigation had suggested US forces were likely responsible.
In Sirik, Iran, residents face water shortages exacerbated by US strikes, while news of a potential US-Iran deal brings mixed reactions. Some express relief, others anger and skepticism, reflecting deep divisions within the country regarding the regime, foreign intervention, and human rights.
The US and Iran exchanged strikes across the Middle East for a second consecutive day, escalating tensions and straining a fragile ceasefire. The US conducted 'self-defense strikes' in southern Iran, while Iran targeted US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, and reportedly hit oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Air defense systems were reportedly activated in western Tehran, and explosions were heard in Sikir and Minab counties in southern Iran. This follows US President Donald Trump's statement about impending further strikes against Iran, with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth confirming Washington's readiness to negotiate through military action.
Iran warns of retaliation against US assets in the Middle East if attacked by the US. The US Central Command announced an additional self-defense airstrike on multiple targets in Iran, following recent clashes.
The US conducted defensive strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats, despite an ongoing seven-week ceasefire, as negotiations for a peace deal resumed in Qatar, with Iran seeking frozen asset release and the US pushing for nuclear concessions.
US forces attacked Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats, jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire and threatening a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing Middle East conflict negotiations.
U.S. forces launched 'self defense' strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile sites and boats laying mines, amid an ongoing ceasefire. The action coincides with U.S.-Iran talks described as 'proceeding nicely' by President Trump, who also threatened to escalate if a 'Great Deal' isn't reached.
US forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran targeting missile sites and Iranian boats laying mines, according to CENTCOM. President Trump also seeks a peace deal and urges Arab nations to sign Abraham Accords, but Pakistan rejects linking normalization with Israel to other issues.
The US military has conducted "self-defence strikes" on missile launch sites and Iranian boats in southern Iran, according to US Central Command. The strikes occurred as Iranian negotiators were in Qatar for peace talks with Washington.
US forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran against missile sites and mine-laying boats. This occurred as Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks aimed at ending a war that has disrupted global energy flows.
The US military conducted "self-defense" strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and mine-laying boats. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu vowed to increase strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Reports indicate Iranian President Pezeshkian ordered the reopening of international internet access.
The US Central Command conducted "defensive" strikes in southern Iran targeting missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to plant mines. This comes amid ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington to end the US-Israeli war with Iran, and following Iran's decision to restore internet services.
The US military conducted "self-defense" strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and mine-laying boats. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu vowed to increase strikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Reports indicate Iranian President Pezeshkian ordered the reopening of international internet access.
The US Central Command conducted "defensive" strikes in southern Iran targeting missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to plant mines. This comes amid ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington to end the "US-Israeli war" with Iran, which recently concluded with a ceasefire. President Trump reiterated demands for Iran to hand over or destroy its enriched uranium.
US forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran, destroying two IRGC boats and a missile launch site near Bandar Abbas, according to CENTCOM spokesperson Tim Hawkins via Fox News.
The US military has conducted new strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile sites and boats accused of attempting to lay mines. US Central Command stated the actions were in self-defense to protect troops from Iranian threats, occurring amidst ongoing ceasefire talks where Iran reported some progress but no imminent deal.
