US Launches Massive Airstrikes on Iran Despite Ceasefire; Tehran Claims Retaliatory Strikes on American Bases
- By Thetripurapost Web Desk, Teheran
- Jul 08, 2026
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Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply early Wednesday after the United States (U.S) carried out a large-scale military operation against Iran, even as a ceasefire remained in effect. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), precision-guided strikes were launched against more than 80 military facilities across Iran.
Washington said the operation was a direct response to attacks on three commercial vessels passing through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The US administration has blamed Iran for the incidents, describing them as a serious threat to international maritime security.
US Targets Key Iranian Military Infrastructure
The American military campaign reportedly focused on critical defense installations and strategic assets, including:
- Air defense systems
- Command and control centers
- Coastal radar installations
- Surface-to-air missile batteries
- Anti-ship missile launch sites
- Drone launch facilities
- More than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) military boats
Iranian media reported powerful explosions and fires in Sirik, Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas shortly after the strikes, indicating significant damage in the country's southern coastal region.
Iran Claims Retaliatory Attacks on US Military Bases
In response to the American offensive, Iranian military officials announced that their forces had launched retaliatory strikes targeting US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait.
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According to Tehran, more than 85 targets were hit during the operation. However, these claims have not yet been independently verified by international authorities.
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The latest military exchanges have raised fresh concerns over the possibility of a wider regional conflict involving strategic waterways, energy supplies and international security. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most vital oil transit corridors, making any escalation a matter of global economic and geopolitical significance.
International observers are closely monitoring developments as diplomatic efforts continue to prevent the conflict from expanding further.
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