US strikes Iran’s southern coast as Tehran targets American bases across region

The aftermath of US strike in southern Sirik county in Hormozgan province, southern Iran. PICS/AFP

A massive exchange of fire between Tehran and Washington on Wednesday plunged Iran and its Arab neighbors back into war, marking their heaviest clash since July as US forces pounded Iran's southern coast and Iran targeted American bases across the region.

Washington warned of even more devastating strikes to follow. Meanwhile, Iranian officials accused the US of bombing a wedding party, leaving five dead and dozens wounded.

A destroyed vehicle in Kuhestak, Sirik County, on Wednesday

US Central Command confirmed Tuesday's strikes targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps radar systems, air defenses, naval assets, communications hubs, and mine-laying operations.

Iranian media confirmed several hits near the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic chokepoint where Tehran has threatened to block unauthorized tankers.

Retaliating with strikes on US targets across Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, and Iraq, Iran declared its goal is now expelling American forces from their decades-old network of Middle Eastern military bases.

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