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Iran says seven killed in latest US strikes, warns war ‘will spread’
Al Jazeera • • nation
Key Points:
- The United States conducted a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iranian infrastructure in the south, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, including at least seven killed in an attack on the Bandar-e Khamir bridge.
- These attacks follow a recent interim US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU), with both sides accusing each other of violations amid escalating hostilities and military confrontations in the Gulf region.
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed retaliatory attacks on US bases in Bahrain and other Gulf countries, warning that Iranian strikes could expand if US attacks continue, while Gulf states are bolstering their defenses.
- US Central Command also reported intercepting commercial vessels attempting to bypass its blockade in the Gulf of Oman, emphasizing efforts to degrade Iran’s military capabilities.
- Despite the conflict, US officials maintain they are open to diplomacy, urging Iran to return to negotiations, while Iran demands lifting of the blockade and full implementation of the MoU.
