The United States and Israel have continued their coordinated strikes on Iran, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. In a major development, US forces targeted a surface-to-surface missile manufacturing facility in Karaj. According to United States Central Command, the strike completely destroyed the facility, which was reportedly used for assembling ballistic missiles.
The US military stated that the plant was reduced to rubble and released aerial images showing the site before and after the attack. The destruction of the Karaj facility is expected to further weaken Iran’s military capabilities, particularly its missile production capacity. Analysts suggest that this could also ease potential threats to commercial shipping routes in the Gulf region.
Meanwhile, Iran has intensified its retaliatory actions, launching attacks on US bases across Gulf countries. It has also targeted gas facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, leading to a spike in fuel prices and a decline in gas production. These developments have added pressure on global energy markets.
At the same time, Iran continues to exert control over the Strait of Hormuz, where attacks on vessels have caused significant disruptions. In response, nations including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan have coordinated efforts to safeguard maritime routes and ensure the uninterrupted flow of global energy supplies.