The US military launched a heavy wave of airstrikes against Iranian military targets on Wednesday, retaliating after Iran fired multiple ballistic missiles toward American bases across the Middle East. Central Command confirmed strikes hit IRGC command centers, missile facilities, drone sites, and coastal defense positions across southern Iran. Jordan's defense forces shot down five incoming missiles, while an Iranian strike in Kuwait killed one person. The escalation marks a dangerous new phase in the US-Iran conflict, with President Trump warning of further retaliation.
The U.S. military attacked Iran early Wednesday after Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington also revoked Iran's ability to openly sell crude oil on the world market. International oil prices pushed past $100 a barrel as the conflict escalated, with President Trump threatening further retaliation. The Houthis in Yemen also attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, expanding the conflict's reach.
The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack was shot and killed by police. One woman died and 29 others were injured when a van plowed into a crowd near the Brandenburg Gate.
At least one person was killed and 29 injured when a car plowed through a crowd at Berlin's Pride event. Police identified the suspect as a 21-year-old with links to Islamist groups.
President Donald Trump escalated the ongoing US-Iran conflict, warning that the US will destroy a bridge or power plant in Iran for every attack on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The threat came as US forces completed an 11th night of strikes and oil prices surged above 6-week highs. Iran declared the strait will never return to pre-war conditions.
Oil prices surged past $95 per barrel as the Biden administration downplayed prospects for Iran diplomacy and a second key trade route came under disruption. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran is 'clearly not ready to make a deal,' while the U.S. identified a third service member killed in an Iranian attack. Congress split on Iran war votes as Democrats forced both chambers to take positions on the unpopular conflict ahead of November elections. The Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea disruptions are compounding supply fears, with Houthi rebels attacking Saudi tankers and threatening to widen the regional war.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before Congress that the Iran war has cost America $37.5 billion so far, as the Pentagon seeks billions more in funding. The hearing was repeatedly disrupted by protesters and a shouting match broke out. The testimony comes as the Trump administration signals an expanding conflict and the House passed a war powers resolution directing the president to end hostilities.
Oil prices surged nearly 5% on Wednesday with Brent crude topping $95 per barrel for the first time in six weeks, as the Iran-US conflict disrupted both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb strait. U.S. gas prices climbed above $4 per gallon as the Houthis announced a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. remains open to diplomacy but Iran is not serious about negotiations. Only 9 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, compared to normal daily traffic of roughly 80-100 vessels.
The United States launched airstrikes against Iran for the 10th consecutive night, hitting bridges and a key port tower, as the Pentagon confirmed a third American service member was killed in Iranian attacks on a base in Jordan. The escalating conflict has prompted the State Department to issue a worldwide travel alert urging Americans abroad to keep a low profile. Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to drive oil prices higher, with another tanker reported attacked in the strategic waterway.