US conducts more strikes against Iran after attack on Panama-flagged tanker
Florida, June 28
US Central Command forces conducted additional strikes against multiple targets in Iran, on Saturday, at the Commander in Chief, US President Donald Trump's direction.
After yesterday's US strikes in response to the Iranian attack on M/V Ever Lovely, Iran was given a chance to honor the ceasefire agreement but elected not to when its forces launched a one-way attack drone that hit M/T Kiku this morning at 4:30 a.m. (local time). The Panama-flagged tanker was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz with more than two-million barrels of crude oil, a statement by CENTCOM said.
CENTCOM forces launched strikes today in direct response to continued Iranian aggression against commercial shipping. U.S. military aircraft targeted Iranian military surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and minelayer capabilities.
Commercial vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz continue. U.S. forces remain vigilant, lethal, and ready, the statement added.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters, Ibrahim alFiqar said in a series of posts on X, "You targeted sovereignty, so expect a practical response that will change the equations. You miscalculated, and our patience has run out... so prepare for a long, endless night. You have crossed all lines, and our decision is not just talk; the coming hours will speak for our strength."
This comes after Bahrain on Saturday accused Iran of launching several drones into its territory, saying the attack violated its sovereignty and threatened efforts to preserve peace in the region.
The reported drone strike took place just hours after the United States and Iran traded military strikes for the first time since the implementation of a ceasefire meant to conclude the recent hostilities in West Asia.
In an official statement, Bahrain's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned what it described as an attack by "several Iranian drones" early on Saturday morning. The ministry stated that the incident represented a "flagrant violation" of Bahrain's sovereignty, while accusing Tehran of undermining ongoing efforts to maintain regional stability.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As an Indian, I'm watching this closely. We've maintained good relations with both Iran and the US, but this tit-for-tat is scary. The Iranian spokesperson's threat of a "long, endless night" sounds like something out of a movie, but it's real lives at stake. Bahrain's complaint about drone violations shows how destabilizing this is for the entire region. 🙏
The US says they're defending commercial shipping, but bombing communication systems and drone storage doesn't feel like a proportional response. And Iran's drone attack on the tanker was clearly provocative. Both sides need to step back. India should use its diplomatic channels to urge restraint—we've seen enough wars in West Asia. 😔
I'm from the US and I support our military's right to self-defense, but this feels like we're sleepwalking into another Middle East quagmire. The Iranian tone is alarming—talking about changing equations and endless nights. We all remember how these conflicts end up costing billions and destroying lives. Time for cooler heads to prevail.
The ceasefire was barely holding, and now this. It's always the innocent civilians who suffer in these power games. India has a huge diaspora in the Gulf region, and our workers in Bahrain, UAE, and Saudi Arabia must be terrified. The government should issue travel advisories and prepare for any evacuation scenarios. 😰
I'm not a fan of either side here. The US needs to stop acting like the world's police, and Iran needs to stop provoking with drone attacks. The Panama-flagged tanker
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