In the early hours of Thursday, U.S. Air Force bombers launched precision strikes against three Iranian air defense installations in response to a missile launch that Tehran claimed was aimed at U.S. naval vessels in the Gulf of Oman. The Pentagon reported no American casualties and said the targeted sites were neutralized with minimal collateral damage.
Former President Donald Trump, speaking at a rally in Florida, vowed that the United States would take “even stronger action” if Iran escalates further. He criticized the current administration’s handling of the crisis, calling for a “full‑scale response” to protect American interests abroad. Iranian officials condemned the strikes as “aggression” and promised a “proportionate” retaliation, raising concerns of a broader regional conflict.