U.S. Conducts 11th Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran as Tensions Escalate
The U.S. military launched its 11th straight night of airstrikes against Iran, while Iran responded with drone attacks on American military bases in the region. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran is "not serious about talks," signaling the continuation of military operations.
Escalating Military Operations in the Middle East
The U.S. military carried out its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, with the latest wave lasting about 75 minutes overnight, while Iran's army said it targeted U.S. military facilities in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain with drones early this morning. The army said it struck accommodation buildings and equipment storage facilities at Al Azraq air base in Jordan, and later targeted equipment warehouses and aircraft maintenance hangars at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain using Arash suicide drones.
Escalation Threat from Trump Administration
President Trump yesterday threatened to accelerate the war in Iran by striking Pickaxe Mountain, a deep underground site that the United States and Israel suspect could be used for nuclear activity. The fighting comes as the Trump administration is seeking billions of dollars more from Congress for the war with Iran, which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says has already cost $37.5 billion.
Market Impact and Diplomatic Stance
Brent crude futures rose about 3.4% to settle at $94.07 per barrel, hitting their highest levels in over a month, while West Texas Intermediate futures climbed about 3% to close at $86.83. Oil prices advanced following the 11th straight round of U.S. strikes against Iran, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying Iran is "not serious about talks."
Congressional Scrutiny
Senator Jon Ossoff challenges Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over past claims that Iran's military had been 'destroyed' and rendered 'combat ineffective,' questioning whether those claims were accurate as US forces continue operations against Iran. The escalating conflict marks a dangerous new phase in U.S.-Iran tensions, with no clear diplomatic off-ramp in sight despite mounting military expenditures and regional instability.