Iran Will Face Consequences, Rubio Warns, As US Weighs Escalation Amid Rising Tensions
US Launches 12th Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran
The US has launched its 12th consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran, targeting maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage facilities, and air defense assets. The strikes, carried out by US Central Command (CENTCOM), aim to degrade Iran's ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial vessels.
The latest wave of attacks comes as tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate. Delegations from both countries have been in negotiations since June, seeking a war-ending deal based on a memorandum of understanding. However, both sides have continued to exchange strikes, with the Strait of Hormuz being a major flashpoint.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for new attacks on US military bases in Kuwait and Jordan, which it says are in retaliation against the US. Kuwait's Armed Forces reported responding to "hostile drone threats," while Jordan's air defenses downed three Iranian missiles and six drones.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Iran will "pay a price" for its actions, stating that the US policy is "an eye for an eye." Rubio denied reports that Russia is helping Iran target US bases and personnel, and suggested that Iran is "begging" for a deal.
The US has continued to enforce a naval blockade of Iran's ports, redirecting nine commercial vessels and disabling another. The situation remains volatile, with both sides showing no signs of backing down.
The US has launched its 12th consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran, targeting maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage facilities, and air defense assets. The strikes, carried out by US Central Command (CENTCOM), aim to degrade Iran's ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial vessels.
The latest wave of attacks comes as tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate. Delegations from both countries have been in negotiations since June, seeking a war-ending deal based on a memorandum of understanding. However, both sides have continued to exchange strikes, with the Strait of Hormuz being a major flashpoint.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for new attacks on US military bases in Kuwait and Jordan, which it says are in retaliation against the US. Kuwait's Armed Forces reported responding to "hostile drone threats," while Jordan's air defenses downed three Iranian missiles and six drones.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Iran will "pay a price" for its actions, stating that the US policy is "an eye for an eye." Rubio denied reports that Russia is helping Iran target US bases and personnel, and suggested that Iran is "begging" for a deal.
The US has continued to enforce a naval blockade of Iran's ports, redirecting nine commercial vessels and disabling another. The situation remains volatile, with both sides showing no signs of backing down.
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