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U.S. Completes 6th Night of Iran Strikes as Conflict Escalates

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The U.S. completed its 6th consecutive night of strikes on Iran early Friday, targeting dozens of military sites including coastal surveillance, air defense, and maritime capabilities. CENTCOM confirmed strikes by fighter jets, drones, and warships, with over 50,000 U.S. personnel deployed regionally.

Iranian state media reported deadly strikes on an airport, railway station, and two bridges in Hormozgan province, killing three and wounding nine. Explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas and near Qeshm island along the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, U.S. Marines boarded a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman to enforce a naval blockade of Iranian ports.

The White House said strikes respond to Iran violating a mid-June memorandum by firing on commercial vessels. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated Iran continues peace talks but President Trump won't tolerate attacks on shipping. Separately, Vice President JD Vance denied Iranian claims he received private messages accusing Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff of market manipulation during Switzerland talks.

Iran's UN ambassador Ali Bahreini condemned U.S. attacks on civilian infrastructure, citing a strike near a children's cancer hospital in Ahvaz. The Iranian mission warned that international silence undermines human rights credibility.