US launches military strikes on Iranian coastal sites as tensions rise

The United States has launched military strikes targeting Iranian coastal infrastructure near Bandar Abbas and Sirik, marking the first direct armed exchange between the two nations in a month. US President Donald Trump stated that Washington would conduct additional strikes if Tehran retaliates, claiming that Iranian leadership is "begging" for a diplomatic agreement.

In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that while Iran does not seek an expanded conflict, the country will "respond decisively to aggressors." Meanwhile, Iranian military officials maintained that their naval forces remain fully operational and undamaged following the bombardments. The exchange has raised concerns among international observers regarding potential further military escalation in the region.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro).