President Donald Trump's warning that America would "hit them hard again." Multiple blasts were reported across strategic southern locations, including Chabahar and surrounding areas, as US forces targeted military infrastructure. Iranian authorities confirmed widespread power disruptions in Chabahar after strikes reportedly triggered a fire at an IRGC barracks, leaving parts of the city in darkness before restoration efforts began. Officials later announced that power had been restored to most affected areas as emergency teams worked to repair damaged infrastructure and stabilize essential services. The latest military action comes after Trump described the operation as "retribution" for Iranian attacks on ships and warned that the situation would "get much worse" if hostilities continued. According to the US military, approximately 90 Iranian targets were struck during the latest operation, including air defence systems, military logistics facilities and other strategic assets across southern Iran. WATCH

The Gulf region has witnessed another major escalation after Iran claimed it launched retaliatory strikes targeting the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and an American military installation in Kuwait, dramatically raising tensions across the West Asia. According to Iranian state media and IRGC, the operation was carried out in response to recent US military strikes. Iranian outlets also released videos they claimed showed attacks on an American military base in Kuwait, describing the installation as a base of "American terrorists." Soon after the claims emerged, air raid sirens sounded across Bahrain as authorities warned residents of an incoming threat. Explosions were reported in and around Manama, while emergency services and security agencies moved into action. Kuwait also reported loud explosions, with military officials stating that the blasts resulted from air defence systems intercepting hostile missiles and drones. WATCH