All articles tagged with #us airstrikes
As US airstrikes on Iran intensify in the Strait of Hormuz crisis, the IRGC warns Washington will regret its attacks while Iran reports strikes on Jiroft airport and other targets. Casualties are reported at a wedding in Sirik, explosions are cited near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm, and Trump threatens harder retaliation if Iran responds, with US travel alerts highlighting escalated risk as the conflict broadens.
A Pentagon civilian‑casualties review released to Congress says three US airstrikes in April 2025 against Houthi targets in Yemen killed 153 civilians and injured 243. Strikes near Sana'a and the Ras Isa port were intended to counter Houthi fuel revenue and disruption of Red Sea shipping. The assessment concluded civilian harm was more likely than not, and the Pentagon said condolence payments were not appropriate in these cases. The report adds to ongoing scrutiny of civilian casualties in US operations amid tensions over the Red Sea and Iran’s proxies.
NBC News reports that hundreds of Yemeni civilians were killed or wounded by three U.S. airstrikes in Yemen last year, but the Pentagon has not publicly released casualty figures or provided Congress with a full tally.
As US-Iran hostilities intensify, the US conducts a sixth straight night of strikes on Iran’s southern coast, including bridges near Bandar Abbas, while Iran broadens retaliation across the region against US facilities and assets in Syria, Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain and Oman. Incidents cited include the destruction of a maritime surveillance tower in Chabahar and reports of a tanker boarded near Oman; a UK man was charged with assisting Iran’s intelligence service. With shipping through the Strait of Hormuz at risk and oil prices rising, analysts warn the crisis could widen and become harder to contain.
Two weeks after US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria targeting the group Lakurawa, questions remain about the operation's impact and the specific group targeted, with limited information on casualties and motives, raising concerns about the effectiveness and transparency of such military actions.
Following US forces' attack and the alleged capture of President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelans in Caracas are experiencing uncertainty and unrest, with some resuming daily activities while others express concern about the country's future and potential political transition.
Starlink is offering free internet in Venezuela following U.S. airstrikes and Maduro's arrest, aiming to provide connectivity amid ongoing conflict and outages, with the service still in the process of formal launch in the country.
Nigeria provided intelligence for US airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Nigeria, with ongoing cooperation and potential future strikes, amid US warnings of more attacks and praise from Trump supporters for the action taken on Christmas Day.
U.S. and Nigerian forces conducted airstrikes on alleged Islamic State camps in Jabo, Nigeria, causing panic among residents who experienced their homes shaking and the sky glowing red, marking a new phase in ongoing regional conflicts and raising concerns over transparency and safety.
The article covers the US revealing details of recent airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites, the Supreme Court's final day with key cases including birthright citizenship, and the US funding a controversial food program in Gaza amid ongoing conflict. It also includes advice on handling layoffs and weekend entertainment highlights.
The US launched airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites, with President Trump claiming Iran's nuclear program was 'obliterated,' though Senate Republicans remain cautious and uncertain about the extent of damage, while Democrats push for congressional approval for further military actions.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims the US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites were a 'historically successful attack' that significantly damaged Iran's nuclear capabilities, despite mixed reports on the extent of damage, and criticizes media coverage for focusing on political reactions rather than the operation's success.
President Trump is aggressively defending the success of US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, claiming they have been 'obliterated,' despite mixed intelligence reports and leaks. The administration is actively discrediting initial assessments and seeking support from Israel to bolster his narrative, emphasizing the damage to Iran's nuclear capabilities and framing the operation as a major victory.
Early U.S. intelligence assessments suggest that Iran's nuclear program was only set back a few months by recent airstrikes, contradicting claims of complete destruction, and highlighting ongoing concerns about Iran's nuclear capabilities and knowledge.
President Trump suggested the possibility of regime change in Iran amid recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, marking a departure from the official US stance of not seeking regime change, while Israel's war efforts have raised speculation about its goal to influence Iran's regime.