US Air Strikes on Iran for Seventh Night, Iran Fires Missile at Saudi Arabia and Attacks Gulf States

The United States conducted airstrikes on Iranian targets for the seventh straight night on Friday, marking a continued escalation in the U.S. campaign to degrade the armed forces of the Islamic Republic. In response, Iranian forces bombed U‑S‑hosted sites in the Gulf, struck water‑and‑electricity plants in Kuwait, and targeted ships in the Strait of Hormuz. A missile was also reported to have been launched at Saudi Arabia.^[1][2][3][4]

US Campaign Aims to Weaken Iranian Forces

According to the U.S. command, the series of strikes are intended to degrade Iran’s military capabilities. The strikes have reportedly caused explosions near the Strait of Hormuz, where the U.S. Navy maintains a presence, indicating an increase in operational pressure against Iranian naval assets.^[1][2]

Iranian Retaliation Hits Gulf States

Iranian forces struck U‑S‑hosted facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and Iraq. In Kuwait, a missile hit a water and electricity plant, causing significant damage one day after a similar strike destroyed another facility. The attacks also involved bombing U‑S military sites and other infrastructure within these Gulf neighbours.^[1][3][4]

Missile Targeted at Saudi Arabia

Reports claim that Iran fired a missile toward Saudi Arabia during the same night of the U.S. strikes. The missile was alleged to have crashed near the Saudi border, signaling a direct escalation in the broader regional conflict.^[1]

Strikes on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard also targeted commercial and military vessels attempting to traverse the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. The attacks were aimed at disrupting maritime traffic and exerting pressure on shipping lanes that support U.S. strategic interests.^[1][2]