Iran launched renewed attacks on US Gulf allies Saturday following a seventh consecutive night of American strikes targeting Iranian military sites and logistics infrastructure. The escalation comes one week after a fragile ceasefire agreement collapsed.
Both sides targeted shipping traffic in the vital Strait of Hormuz. The US said it was enforcing a naval blockade, while Iran reported stopping vessels violating its rules. Oil prices surged more than 4 percent to their highest level in over a month.
The US military's Central Command reported hitting surveillance sites, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities. Over 50,000 American service members are operating in the region.
Iranian media reported strikes on power facilities and water infrastructure in the southern city of Jask. The US said it redirected and boarded commercial vessels to enforce its blockade.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed attacks on Gulf states hosting US airbases, including Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan. Kuwait reported damage to a power and desalination station. The Guards also claimed to have destroyed Bahrain's main artificial intelligence center.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern over attacks on civilian infrastructure. The situation risks provoking broader conflict and further disruption of global energy supplies through the region's critical shipping lanes.