US strikes Iran for 13th successive night; Trump says Tehran will pay for ship damage
The United States has conducted airstrikes against Iran for 13 consecutive nights, while Iran has retaliated by targeting US military positions in the Gulf. President Trump stated that any damages to shipping will be covered by seized Iranian assets.
Why it matters
The ongoing conflict threatens global shipping routes and risks a broader escalation in the Middle East with significant economic implications.
Two weeks after an interim truce effectively collapsed, bringing renewed escalation to the conflict, the United States launched overnight airstrikes on Iran into Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate with missile attacks targeting neighbouring Arab countries hosting US military bases. The US carried out another wave of missile strikes late Thursday and early Friday, marking the 13th consecutive night of attacks.Iranian state media reported that missiles struck Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on both nights.
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