Middle East: US says it completed latest attacks on Iran
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Key Points:
- The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the completion of its latest precision strikes on multiple Iranian military targets, citing Iran's "unwarranted and continued aggression" as justification.
- In retaliation, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed attacks on US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, including the Ali Al Salem, Ahmed Al Jaber, and Sheikh Isa air bases, though damage assessments remain unclear.
- Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz completely closed following US strikes, threatening to attack any ships attempting to pass, but the US military denied that the strait is closed and confirmed commercial vessels continue to transit.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate de-escalation, urging all parties to cease attacks and work towards a diplomatic settlement amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.
- Former President Trump claimed to have communicated with Iranian officials requesting a halt to bombings—a claim rejected by Iranian state media—and warned of further US strikes if Iran does not agree to a peace deal.