President Donald Trump ordered U.S. Military to launch fresh airstrikes on Iran after IRGC attacked a commercial container ship in the critical Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. Multiple explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas, Sirik islands & province of Khuzestan, Iranian media claimed. Some Iranian media also reported casualties in the strikes, but it wasn’t confirmed either by US or Iranian officials. Amid the chaos, the Indian government confirmed that one of its nationals remains missing following the initial maritime assault.
Trump Orders Massive US Military Response with Massive Waves of Airstrikes
In direct response to the assault on international shipping, the Pentagon authorized multiple rounds of heavy airstrikes against Iranian targets. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that American aircraft, naval vessels, and drones executed precision strikes overnight into Monday, specifically targeting missile and air defense systems, as well as Iran Revolutionary Guard boats.
The military operations hit dozens of locations across southern and western Iran, including the strategic Qeshm Island and the coastal city of Bandar Abbas. The U.S. military in a statement, stated that objective of the strikes was to “degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz.”
Indian Seafarer Missing After Ship Attack Off Oman Coast
The escalation began early Saturday when Iranian forces fired upon the Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS Galaxy near the coast of Oman. The vessel suffered significant engine room damage and caught fire, forcing the crew to abandon ship. While the Omani maritime authority successfully rescued 23 crew members, one individual remains unaccounted for. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has officially identified the missing crew member as an Indian national, issuing a strong condemnation of the attack.
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Iran Retaliates, Targeting US Allies Across the Gulf
Refusing to back down, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced immediate retaliatory strikes against nations hosting U.S. military forces. State media reported that Iranian missiles and drones targeted locations in Bahrain, Kuwait, & Jordan.
Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain—home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet—while Kuwaiti and Jordan defense forces intercepted multiple hostile aerial targets. IRGC claimed The strikes across the Gulf signify a massive geographic expansion of the conflict. Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz “closed,” demanding total control over the waterway, though the U.S. military insists that traffic continues to flow, albeit at reduced levels. The mounting violence has caused global crude oil prices to surge, raising immediate concerns over a prolonged energy crisis.
Trump Says US Will Guard Strait Of Hormuz, Iran Holds ‘Nothing’
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed after the strikes that U.S. will guard Strait Of Hormuz and ensure safe passage of commercial vessels. He even demanded to be compensated for the same. The statement comes after Iran claimed it had shut the waterway after the latest skirmishes.
“We’re gonna guard it, and we’re gonna get paid for guarding it, a lot of money. We want to be reimbursed for putting our people in danger. We had a deal, they always break it. We’re just gonna hit them very hard. We’ll probably run the Strait. We’ll be the guardian angel. We should be reimbursed for that.”
U.S. President Donald Trump
Trump further accused Iran of breaching the MoU signed earlier and praised U.S. Military’s latest strikes. Iran, on the other hand slammed US aggression against its regime. Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point as diplomatic talks remain in limbo.