Hormuz tankers on fire, as US, Iran continue attacks: What’s the latest?

Military operations in the Persian Gulf region have intensified, with the United States conducting sustained strikes against Iranian targets. According to US Central Command, strikes continued into early Tuesday morning, marking the tenth consecutive night of operations. The attacks targeted Iranian military command centres, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and air defence systems across multiple locations.

Reports from Iran indicated explosions on Qeshm Island, the largest island in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as in the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Bandar Lengeh. Additional explosions were reported in the southwestern city of Shiraz and the western Ilam province. Iranian officials disputed some reports, with the deputy governor of Isfahan province denying attacks in that region.

Iran responded with coordinated military operations against US and allied positions. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have destroyed US air defence systems and radar installations in Bahrain's Muharraq and Al-Riffa areas. The IRGC also reported strikes against US military assets in Kuwait, including radar sites, telecommunications infrastructure, and drone facilities. Additionally, the IRGC stated that massive fires had erupted on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz during these operations.

The White House indicated that US military operations would continue unless President Trump decides otherwise, signalling the potential for further escalation. The sustained nature of the strikes and Iranian counter-attacks underscore the heightened military tensions in the region.