The war with Iran is escalating as the US strikes near the capital for the first time
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The US and Iran continue to exchange strikes following a new round of escalation. On the night of July 16, the US military carried out another series of attacks on Iranian military facilities, striking near Tehran for the first time. In response, Iran announced an attack on an American military facility in Kuwait.
According to CENTCOM, American forces struck command posts, air defense facilities, missile and unmanned aerial vehicles, and Iranian Coast Guard positions. Previous strikes had targeted coastal defense facilities and cruise missile launchers.
It was noted that for the first time since the beginning of the current stage of the conflict, American strikes were carried out in the Tehran region, which indicates a further expansion of the geography of the military operation.
In response, Iran reported a strike on a radar station at a US military base in Kuwait. Details about the extent of the damage and possible casualties have not yet been released.
"Maariv" reported that Iran is considering increasing pressure on the US and its allies by expanding the conflict beyond the Persian Gulf. According to sources, Tehran may use Yemen's Houthi rebels to threaten not only the Strait of Hormuz but also the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key global trade route. According to the agency, concerns are growing in the region that Iran will attempt to use maritime trade routes as a tool of strategic pressure on Washington.
While the Strait of Hormuz already remains a major flashpoint, the potential involvement of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could significantly expand the scale of the crisis. A significant portion of global cargo and oil shipments from the Persian Gulf countries passes through this route.
According to the publication, Mohammed al-Fara, a spokesman for the Houthi political leadership, stated that if military operations in Yemen continue, an "operational alliance" between the Houthis and Iran could be formed. He stated that one goal of such cooperation could be to block the Straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.
The article notes that the Houthis have repeatedly attacked commercial vessels in the Red Sea, forcing many shipping companies to reroute and route vessels around the southern tip of Africa. This has led to longer delivery times and higher transportation costs. Experts interviewed by Reuters believe a full-scale operation against the Bab el-Mandeb Strait would require Tehran's approval. They estimate that the final decision will depend on the Iranian leadership's strategic calculations and its readiness for further escalation.
At the same time, the publication notes, Washington still hopes to achieve a change in Iran's policy through pressure and diplomatic efforts. However, if a new maritime front opens, the risks to international shipping, global oil supplies, and stability in the Middle East could increase significantly.
Amid the fighting, US President Donald Trump announced that Iran had released a US citizen held in custody since December 2024. According to the American leader, the woman has already left Iranian territory and is in a safe location. Trump called the move a "gesture of goodwill."
In an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, US Vice President J.D. Vance claimed that opponents of the potential Iran deal are allegedly supported by entities linked to the Israeli government. He also suggested Jeffrey Epstein's possible ties to intelligence agencies, without providing any evidence for his claims. Donald Trump commented on the possibility of ending multiple strikes by the United States armed forces on Iranian territory.
"I don't like to set deadlines, but they know what it's all about and they should act accordingly," Trump said. As previously reported, Donald Trump commented on Iran's rejection of the proposed deal amid ongoing US strikes on the country's military facilities. He stated that just a day or two ago, the parties were close to reaching an agreement and had agreed on the main terms, but Tehran subsequently withdrew due to disagreement with certain provisions of the document.
Trump also stated that, despite Iran's continued military potential, it does not pose a serious threat to the United States. Furthermore, the American leader noted that, in his opinion, what is happening can hardly be called a full-fledged war, characterizing the situation more as a limited armed conflict.
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