Live updates: US says it is striking multiple targets in Iran

Key Points:

• The U.S. Central Command conducted airstrikes on multiple Iranian targets in response to Iran's ongoing aggression, following the downing of a U.S. Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region.
• Iran reported explosions in southern cities including Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Minab, with damage to water reservoirs causing water supply disruptions, amid warnings from U.S. officials for citizens to stay alert in Iraq due to potential travel and airspace disruptions.
• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated the U.S. military is prepared for further strikes and various military options depending on presidential decisions, while President Trump threatened continued action against Iran and Cuba, including military intervention and economic embargoes.
• The escalating conflict has drawn international concern, with the U.N. Security Council urging a complete ceasefire and diplomatic negotiations, while regional groups like the Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Iran's attacks on neighboring countries.
• Domestically, President Trump signed a nearly $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill, criticized inflation linked to the Iran conflict, and expressed political support for Senator Susan Collins amid an election year, while Bill Gates testified before Congress regarding his association with Jeffrey Epstein.