U.S.
Central Command targeted IRGC air defenses, radars, and mine-laying assets
after Iran's sea mine attempts and attacks on American personnel. President
Trump called the strikes large and powerful, warning of even stronger responses
if Iran retaliates.
Iran fired ballistic missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan, claiming heavy casualties though officials reported interceptions with no confirmed deaths; a U.S. airstrike also killed at least four civilians, including a child, during a wedding in Iran.
The clashes highlight ongoing tensions over the vital oil route, where earlier U.S. losses like Maj. Alex Klinner's plane crash have left families seeking better benefits without a formal war declaration.