NYTIMES (Leily Nikounazar) - U.S. Strikes Leave Iranians Isolated and Scared
Overnight strikes damaged a tunnel and three bridges in Hormozgan Province, the governor’s office said.
AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Iran orders citizens to shut off air conditioning as regime shifts blame for power crisis to U.S. strikes
Iran's Ministry of Energy told citizens Friday to turn off their air conditioners during peak hours, in the middle of a brutal heat wave, blaming U.S. airstrikes for the strain on the country's electrical grid. Tehran's temperatures were forecast to hit 102°F over the weekend. In the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, the mercury […] The post Iran orders citizens to shut off air conditioning as regime shifts blame for power crisis to U.S. strikes appeared first on American Almanac .
Iran's Ministry of Energy told citizens Friday to turn off their air conditioners during peak hours, in the middle of a brutal heat wave, blaming U.S. airstrikes for the strain on the country's electrical grid. Tehran's temperatures were forecast to hit 102°F over the weekend. In the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, the mercury was expected to reach 105°F by Sunday. The directive, reported by the New York Post , said the shutoffs were needed "to help ensure a stable electricity supply in the southern provinces, which are currently facing extreme heat and attacks on electricity supply facilities." What the ministry did not specify: which facilities, exactly, had been hit. Power plants? Transmission lines? Substations? The statement…Open
AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Scoop: U.S. sending dozens more refueling planes to Israel ahead of possible escalation
The Trump administration notified Israel it is sending dozens more refueling planes to the country ahead of a potential expansion of military operations against Iran, three U.S. and Israeli officials said. Why it matters: After he was presented with several new military plans in a Situation Room meeting Tuesday, President Trump is considering a massive offensive in Iran that would be wider in scope than the current strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. The big picture: Among the options being considered are bombing Iranian infrastructure facilities like power plants, conducting more attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities in order to bury Iran's enriched uranium even deeper, and bombing the Pickaxe Mountain underground site that is suspected…
JUSTTHENEWS (Just the News staff) - US targets Iranian bridges and roads in IRGC stronghold of Bandar Abbas to choke off supply routes
They struck multiple bridges intended to cut off supply routes to a port city and naval base in the Strait of Hormuz, from which Iran has been attacking commercial ships, according to a senior U.S. official.
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - WATCH: U.S. Sea Drones Hit Iranian Port in First-of-a-Kind Strike.
The U.S. military has deployed explosive sea drones for the first time in combat, targeting an Iranian naval base in a significant escalation of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. military has deployed explosive sea drones for the first time in combat, targeting an Iranian naval base in a significant escalation of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. military used explosive sea drones for the first time in combat, striking an Iranian naval base in Bandar Abbas, a key hub for Iran’s naval operations near the Strait of Hormuz . The attack, involving three Corsair naval drones, reportedly killed three people and significantly damaged Iran’s ability to repair submarines, according to U.S. military officials. DETAIL: Texas-based manufacturer Saronic said it was proud that its technology supported the mission, marking the first known wartime use of one-way attack naval…Open
STRIPES (Lara Korte) - Sea drone strike on Iran marks first US combat use of cutting-edge craft | Stars and Stripes
3 Corsair drones targeted the port at Bandar Abbas Naval Base, striking a submarine and ship maintenance facility situated in the Strait of Hormuz.
AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - U.S. strikes Iran after attacks on vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military said it conducted airstrikes against Iranian military targets in the area of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday in retaliation for renewed Iranian attacks on commercial ships. Why it matters: The exchange of fire risks plunging the U.S. and Iran into a new cycle of retaliation, threatening the fragile memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed less than three weeks ago. - A U.S. official said the targets included Iranian air defense systems, coastal surveillance systems, surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship cruise missile sites, drone launch sites and port facilities. - Iranian state media reported that explosions were heard in the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik, as well as on Qeshm Island. Driving the news: Iran…
DAILYCALLER (Vince Coglianese) - Editor Daily Rundown: US And Iran Launch Strikes In Middle East
OVERNIGHT ... US STRIKES TARGETS IN IRAN ... IRAN FLINGS MISSILES AT NEIGHBORS ... NYT: U.S.-Iran Strikes Risk Dangerous New Phase The latest American attack began shortly after midnight in Tehran, according to the U.S. military’s Central Command. Explosions were heard in Qeshm near the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the southern cities of Bandar Abbas, Minab and Sirik, Iranian news outlets reported.
JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - US military carries out strikes in southern Iran: Report
The official described the strikes, which occurred near the city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, as defensive because the drones presented a threat to U.S. forces near the Strait of Hormuz and commercial shipping in the area.
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - U.S. Military Strikes Targets in Iran.
The U.S. military launched strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, citing self-defense, as tensions persist despite a temporary ceasefire.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. military has conducted “self-defense strikes” on Iranian missile launch sites and boats near Bandar Abbas, close to the Strait of Hormuz. Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins of U.S. Central Command said these actions were taken to protect American forces, even as a temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran remains in place. WHEN & WHERE: The strikes occurred in Bandar Abbas, a southern Iranian city near the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, which has been a focal point of regional tensions. KEY QUOTE: “U.S. Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire.” – Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins IMPACT: The strikes highlight the fragile nature of the…Open