The US has carried out a series of air strikes on Iranian military targets in response to Tehran’s attacks on American bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. President Donald Trump announced his intention to escalate the strikes, including the seizure of Iran’s oil infrastructure. Meanwhile, negotiations to end the conflict between the two countries are continuing, but the escalation is undermining the chances of a swift resolution.
- The US carried out strikes on Iranian military targets following attacks on bases in the region.
- Trump has promised tough measures and control over Iran’s oil infrastructure.
- Iran has launched strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.
- The war has driven up global oil prices and claimed many lives.
Escalation of hostilities in the Persian Gulf
The US in response to Iranian attacks The US has reported that it carried out air strikes on Iranian military targets and air defence systems. According to President Donald Trump, the strikes lasted around four hours and were aimed at destroying Iran’s military assets, including its navy, air force and radar systems. The attacks caused explosions in several Iranian cities, injuring five people.
Iran's response to the US attacks
The Iranian military has launched counter-attacks on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced strikes on 18 American targets, including air bases and the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. Following the attacks, Kuwait temporarily closed its airspace. An 11-year-old child was injured and houses were damaged in Bahrain by falling debris from intercepted Iranian drones.
Trump’s threats and the strategic importance of oil infrastructure
President of the United States Donald Trump promised to deal Iran “very severe” blows and announced his intention to take control Harg Island — Iran’s key oil hub. This island is the main export point for Iranian oil, which typically amounts to around 2 million barrels a day. However, due to the US blockade, oil exports from Iran have effectively been suspended.
Diplomatic negotiations against the backdrop of the conflict
Despite the escalation, negotiations between the US and Iran on a preliminary peace agreement are continuing. It is reported that some issues, in particular the mechanism for unfreezing Iranian funds, remain unresolved. One Iranian source noted that a military solution is futile and that progress has been made in the negotiations. Meanwhile, US officials are not commenting on the state of the negotiations. US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth stated that, if necessary, the US is prepared to «negotiate with bombs».
The impact of the conflict on the global economy
The conflict has led to a rise in global oil prices, linked to the escalation of hostilities in the region and the threat to the stability of supplies. The war has claimed the lives of thousands of people, mainly in Iran and Lebanon, and continues to influence the geopolitical situation in the Persian Gulf.
