New US-Israel Strikes on Iran Escalate Conflict with Tehran Vowing Retaliation

Israel and the United States launched a broad new wave of strikes against Iran, prompting Tehran to vow retaliation and threaten to hit power plants and Gulf energy routes if attacked. Explosions were reported in Tehran and multiple other cities as Iran’s air defenses activated, with civilian casualties and damage cited. The US said it targeted a turbine-engine production site in Qom linked to the IRGC, while Iran warned of broader attacks on US bases and regional targets. The fighting spilled into Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait, with casualties on both sides (Iran over 1,500 dead; Israel about 15 killed) and oil markets volatile as President Trump signaled ongoing discussions and extended a Hormuz deadline.