The U.S. military launched airstrikes on Iran on Tuesday, targeting military installations in retaliation for Iranian attacks on commercial ships and U.S. forces. Iranian officials confirmed strikes hit sites in Chabahar and Konarak, including a military base in Bandar Abbas and the commercial airport on Qeshm Island. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps called it a "regretful response" but did not specify retaliatory actions.

Civilian casualties were reported in Kuhestak, where a wedding and home were struck, killing two and wounding at least 20. The hostilities follow exchanges on Sunday, after President Trump deployed a campaign to strangle Iran's economy. Trump stated the U.S. attacks were "large and powerful" and warned of further strikes if Iran retaliates.

Oil prices rose about 4 percent following the announcement. Iran accused the U.S. of bombing civilian sites on its southern coast, while U.S. Central Command confirmed targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. The conflict, which began in February, shows no signs of resolution despite recent de-escalation.