US launches additional strikes on Iran, cites "continued and unwarranted aggression"
Washington DC, June 11
US Central Command on Wednesday said that its forces have begun launching additional self-defence strikes against multiple targets in Iran.
It also stated that the action is in response to continued and "unwarranted" Iranian aggression.
In a post on X, the official account of US Central Command shared, "U.S. Central Command forces began launching additional self-defence strikes today at 5:15 p.m. ET against multiple targets in Iran at the Commander in Chief's direction. The strikes are in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression."
Iran's Red Crescent has placed all emergency operations centres across the country on full alert, according to Al Jazeera, amid escalating reports of explosions in multiple Iranian cities.
Citing Iranian media Mehr news agency, Al Jazeera reported fresh explosions in the port city of Bandar Abbas, noting that the blasts were linked to an incident in the eastern part of the city. Additional explosions were also reported in several other locations, including the southern towns of Sirik and Minab, as well as Qeshm Island and the northern city of Gorgan.
Meanwhile, air defence systems were activated in western Tehran, Al Jazeera cited Iranian media as saying.
An explosion was also heard in Fars province in southwest Iran, which was attributed to the activation of air defence systems outside the city.
The situation remains fluid, with emergency response agencies across Iran on high alert, Al Jazeera reported.
According to Press TV, Iraqi media reports claim that Iran has launched a missile strike targeting the US Al-Harir air base in Erbil, allegedly destroying a US radar system in Iraq's Kurdistan region.
This comes after President Donald Trump said that the United States would resume attacks on Iran, as he voiced frustration over Tehran's delays in concluding the deal with Washington.
Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said, "We're going to be attacking them, attacking them very hard."Trump suggested that Iran's downing of a US Apache helicopter provided grounds for renewed military action. "Based on the helicopter, I guess we have the right to do that," he told reporters.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As an American, I'm tired of this endless cycle of strikes and retaliation. Trump's approach of "attacking them very hard" hasn't worked before and won't work now. We need diplomacy, not more bombs. This is just going to destabilize the entire Middle East further.
India has always advocated for peace and dialogue. These strikes will only push Iran closer to Russia and China, making the situation even more complex. Plus, the humanitarian cost - innocent civilians will suffer. The US needs to think about the long-term consequences. 🕊️
I don't think anyone wins in this situation. The US says it's self-defence, Iran says it's aggression - meanwhile, families are afraid, economies are disrupted. As someone from a country that values non-violence, I wish both sides would step back and talk. Jai Hind.
This is pure madness. Trump is using a downed helicopter as excuse to bomb another country? The apache was in Iranian airspace, no doubt. And now they're hitting Bandar Abbas and Gorgan - these are civilian areas. This is how World War III starts, yaar. 😤
I remember when US and Iran almost had a deal under previous administrations. Now it's all back to square one. As an Indian, I feel for the ordinary Iranians who just want peace. Our government should offer mediation - we have good relations with both countries. 🙏
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