Day 104 | ‘We’re going to be attacking’: Trump vows to attack Iran again today
US President Donald Trump said the United States would resume attacks on Iran today, citing slow progress in negotiations aimed at securing a deal to end the war. Speaking separately, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said US Central Command would be "busy tonight," adding that Trump had made clear the United States "will be hitting Iran hard."
Despite the threat of renewed military action, Trump said a diplomatic agreement remains within reach, stating that Iran only needs to "start signing a paper" to reach a deal with Washington. A source told CNN that a Qatari delegation is currently meeting Iranian negotiators in Tehran in an effort to bridge the remaining gaps between the two sides.
Trump also declined to rule out strikes on critical civilian infrastructure in Iran, including power plants and bridges. His comments came after Iranian state media reported that US strikes hit two water reservoirs, disrupting water supplies in the affected area.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches missile and drone operation
Iran’s Mehr News Agency reported that the aerospace force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has carried out the first phase of an offensive operation using missiles and drones.
US Central Command says shipping continues through Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command (CENTCOM) has rejected claims made by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed to maritime traffic.
In a “fact check” statement posted on social media, CENTCOM said the reports were false and confirmed that commercial shipping continues to move through the strategic waterway.
“Truth: Commercial ships are continuing to transit in and out of the Strait of Hormuz tonight,” CENTCOM said.
Two injured in Minab after alleged US munitions strike: Iranian TV
Iranian state television reported that two people were injured by shrapnel from what it described as US munitions in the city of Minab in southern Iran.
Iranian official denies Trump claim of direct contact
An Iranian official has denied US President Donald Trump’s assertion that Iranian officials contacted him directly, calling the claim “pure lies,” according to Iranian state television.
The denial comes after Trump said in a recent interview that he had spoken with Iranian officials who allegedly requested a halt to ongoing strikes.
Trump says Iranian officials requested halt to strikes, signals potential de-escalation
US President Donald Trump said he held direct talks with Iranian officials and that they requested a halt to ongoing strikes, according to comments he made in an interview with Fox News.
Trump stated that US fighter jets are currently operating over Iranian airspace and claimed that “the bombing will stop soon,” suggesting a possible shift toward de-escalation.
He also described a recent ceasefire arrangement with Iran as “the most violated and broken in history.”
'Israeli' officials deny involvement in reported attacks on Iran
The 'Israeli' public broadcaster reported, citing security sources, that 'Israeli' officials deny any involvement in ongoing attacks reported inside Iran.
Two vessels hit while attempting Hormuz crossing
Iranian state television reported, citing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, that two vessels were struck after attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz “illegally.”
Iranian official denies reports of explosion at Asaluyeh gas complex in Bushehr
A provincial official in Bushehr, southern Iran, said no explosions have occurred so far at the Asaluyeh gas complex, rejecting circulating reports about an incident at the facility.
The statement came in response to unverified claims of blasts at the major gas production and processing site, which is part of Iran’s South Pars energy infrastructure.
Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz to all shipping
Iranian state television reported that the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all types of vessels, including oil tankers and commercial shipping.
The announcement cited what it described as a worsening security situation in the region. It stated that any vessel attempting to pass through the waterway would be targeted.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says F-16 targeted, forced to retreat
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it fired a surface-to-air missile at an “F-16 fighter jet” it described as an intruding aircraft over Gulf waters, claiming it forced the jet to retreat.
The IRGC said the aircraft had entered what it described as Iranian-controlled airspace in the maritime region before being engaged by air defenses.
Explosions reported in eastern Bandar Abbas, southern Iran
Iran’s Mehr News Agency reported explosions and a strike targeting the eastern part of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran.
US vessels targeted near Strait of Hormuz: Iranian media
Iranian state media report that US vessels near the Strait of Hormuz were targeted in an attack involving missiles and drones launched by Iranian armed forces, according to initial claims.
Iran's Fars reports missile strike on US base in Erbil
Iran's Fars News Agency, citing Iraqi sources, reported that the Harir US base in Erbil, northern Iraq, was targeted by a missile launched from Iran.
According to the report, the strike hit the facility without immediate confirmation of casualties or damage. Authorities in Iraq and the United States have not yet issued an official response to the claim.
Iranian media reports ongoing clashes with US forces in Gulf waters
Iran's Mehr News Agency, citing informed Iranian sources, reported that clashes between Iranian forces and the US military are continuing in Gulf waters and the Oman Sea.
Explosion heard in Bandar Abbas: State media
Iranian state media is now reporting an explosion in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas.
Explosions in Qeshm and Hengam caused by ‘military projectiles’
Iran's state news agency IRNA reported that explosions heard on the islands of Qeshm and Hengam were caused by projectiles of a military nature.
US launches new strikes on Iran, CENTCOM says
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces began launching additional self-defense strikes against multiple targets in Iran at 5:15 p.m. ET on Wednesday, acting on orders from President Donald Trump.
According to CENTCOM, the operation was launched in response to what it described as Iran's "unwarranted and continued aggression."
Air defences activated in Iran’s southwest Fars province
An explosion was heard near the city of Fars in southern Iran on Wednesday, prompting the activation of air defense systems outside the city, according to Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency.
Iranian media reported that the sound was linked to air defense activity rather than an impact inside the city itself. No casualties or damage were immediately reported, and authorities have not provided further details on the cause of the alert.
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