US carries out military strikes on Iranian coastal targets as tensions escalate

Tensions between Washington and Tehran have heightened after the United States launched military strikes against coastal targets in Iran, marking the first direct military exchange between the two nations in a month. Reports indicated multiple explosions near the strategic port cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik.

Following the strikes, US President Donald Trump warned of further military action should Iran decide to retaliate, claiming that Iranian leadership is "begging" for a diplomatic agreement. In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran does not seek a broader conflict, but warned that the country will "respond decisively to aggressors." Meanwhile, Iranian naval commanders affirmed that their maritime forces remain operational despite the strikes.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro).