The United States carried out new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, prompting Tehran to respond by targeting U.S.-allied countries in the Middle East.
The exchange threatened a fragile interim agreement that was intended to help reduce fighting and move the region closer to ending the war.
New Attacks Put Ceasefire Under Pressure
The latest strikes followed earlier back-and-forth attacks that had already weakened the ceasefire.
Thursday’s exchange appeared larger in scale, with warning sirens sounding multiple times in Bahrain, where the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet is headquartered.
Missiles also targeted Kuwait and Qatar, while sirens were later heard in Jordan, where the U.S. has troops and aircraft stationed.
Iran Accuses U.S. of Strike Near Nuclear Plant
An Iranian official accused the United States of launching another airstrike later Thursday near Iran’s only nuclear power plant.
Additional explosions were also reported in other parts of the country during the afternoon.
Iranian media reported blasts in several locations, including Bushehr, home to the country’s nuclear power complex, and several southern port cities.
Khamenei Buried in Mashhad
Early Friday, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried in his hometown of Mashhad after several days of public mourning.
Khamenei was killed in the opening strikes of the Iran war.
Large crowds filled wide streets during his final funeral procession, with many mourners carrying Iranian flags, images of the late leader and banners connected to Shiite martyrdom.
Some signs called for the deaths of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump Says Ceasefire Is Over
The new attacks came hours after Trump said recent Iranian strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz showed that the fragile ceasefire had ended.
He warned Iran that the conflict could escalate further if attacks on shipping continued.
The remarks raised fears that the region could fall back into a wider war involving multiple countries and possibly disrupt energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Casualties Reported in Iran
Iran’s Health Ministry said two days of U.S. airstrikes killed at least 14 people and wounded 78 others.
Most of those killed or injured were reportedly members of Iran’s armed forces.
Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan Respond to Iranian Fire
Kuwait’s military said falling debris wounded one person after the country intercepted three ballistic missiles, one cruise missile and 10 drones.
Bahrain said it shot down incoming fire but did not provide further details.
Jordanian government spokesperson Mohammad al-Momani said all Iranian incoming fire had been intercepted.
Iranian state television said the Revolutionary Guard fired missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan.
There was no immediate report of damage in Qatar.
U.S. Says 90 Targets Were Hit
The U.S. military’s Central Command said American forces struck 90 targets across Iran.
It released black-and-white footage that appeared to show attacks on an airport runway and missile launchers.
The U.S. said the strikes were designed to further weaken Iran’s ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Strait of Hormuz Remains Crucial
Before the war began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on February 28, about one-fifth of the world’s traded oil and natural gas passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Traffic through the waterway had begun to recover after last month’s tentative agreement included reopening the route.
According to maritime data company Lloyd’s List Intelligence, early data showed at least 576 ships passed through the strait in June, compared with 233 in May.
In June 2025, more than 3,100 ships crossed the strait.
Reports of Bridge Strikes in Iran
For the first time since April, U.S. strikes also appeared to hit Iranian bridges.
State media reported a strike on a railway bridge in Golestan province in northeastern Iran.
The Revolutionary Guard also said two bridges on the route to Mashhad were attacked.
Trump Issues Fresh Warning
After leaving a NATO summit in Turkey, Trump posted videos on his social media platform that he said showed explosions in Iran.
He wrote that the strikes were retaliation for Iran’s attacks on ships and warned that any repeat would bring a much stronger response.
Trump also repeated earlier threats to target Iranian civilian infrastructure, including electric and desalination plants.
He also again threatened to seize Kharg Island, a major export point for Iranian oil.
Iran Says U.S. Must Pay a Price
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, who is involved in talks aimed at ending the war permanently, issued a defiant statement on X.
He said the United States had not learned that bullying and broken promises now carry consequences.
He warned that if America strikes, it will be hit back.
Diplomatic Contacts Continue
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he spoke by phone with officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Oman.
He also said he spoke with Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, who has been one of the main mediators in the conflict.
The outreach suggested that diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions may still be underway despite the renewed fighting.
Final Deal Talks Expected After Funeral
Trump said Wednesday that the interim ceasefire agreement was “over.”
He said negotiations could continue, but added that he believed negotiators were wasting their time.
Talks on a final agreement were expected to begin after Khamenei’s funeral.
Those negotiations are expected to focus on difficult issues, including fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz and scaling back Tehran’s disputed nuclear program.
The latest U.S. and Iranian attacks have placed the interim ceasefire under serious strain. With strikes reported across Iran, Iranian missiles targeting U.S.-allied countries, and Khamenei now buried in Mashhad, the region remains on edge.
Diplomatic talks may still continue, but renewed military action has raised fears of wider conflict and possible disruption to vital energy routes through the Strait of Hormuz.