Iranian media on Tuesday reported a fresh wave of coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel targeting multiple sites across Iran, intensifying fears of a broader regional conflict.
According to reports, the strikes hit military bases, a pharmaceutical facility producing cancer drugs and anaesthetics, and a religious center. Verified video footage showed massive explosions and thick plumes of smoke rising over Isfahan, while state media confirmed damage to the Grand Husseiniya, a Shia religious site in Zanjan.
Iranian authorities also disclosed that a desalination plant on Qeshm Island had been completely knocked out. The facility plays a crucial role in water supply, especially in a region where desalinated water accounts for a large percentage of daily consumption in Gulf countries.
The reported s followed strong warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened to destroy Iran’s oil infrastructure and power grid if Tehran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that the United States could target electric generating plants, oil wells, and key infrastructure, signaling a possible escalation if diplomatic efforts fail.
Meanwhile, regional tensions continue to ripple across neighboring countries. Explosions were reported in parts of Tehran, while air defense systems were activated in several Middle Eastern cities, including Jerusalem and Riyadh. Incidents involving drones, missile interceptions, and damaged oil tankers have further heightened global concerns.
Global oil markets have reacted sharply, with prices fluctuating amid uncertainty over supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, a route critical to international energy trade.
Despite the escalation, Qatar has called for de escalation, stating that Gulf nations share a unified stance on ending the conflict peacefully.
As the war stretches beyond a month, uncertainty remains high, with diplomatic efforts ongoing and fears growing that continued s on critical infrastructure could draw more countries into the crisis.
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