The United States launched strikes on Iran for the 10th night in a row Monday, following statements from President Donald Trump that Iran would pay for the deaths of three U.S. service members.
U.S. Central Command announced via social media that a new wave of attacks was completed at 9 p.m. EDT. The strikes targeted Iranian military command centers, maritime capabilities, air defense systems, and missile and drone launch sites to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian media reported explosions in several locations, including Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, and the port areas of Chabahar and Konorak. Reports also indicated possible U.S. attacks on the inland city of Shiraz.
President Trump stated in a social media post that Iran would pay many times over for the loss of U.S. service members, noting he passed this directive to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
The Department of Defense identified two soldiers killed Friday by an Iranian strike in Jordan: 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan of Hawaii and Isabella Gonzales of Texas. Feehan had a connection to Utah, as he was weeks away from earning an MBA from Southern Utah University. The university announced his degree will be awarded posthumously.
Since the conflict began in late February, at least 17 U.S. service members have been killed. Another soldier was killed Saturday in Iraq, and one person remains missing.
Regarding injuries, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated that nearly 100 U.S. service members have been injured over the last two weeks, though 96% have returned to duty. Parnell noted that most injuries were minor concussions.
Reports from the New York Times and CNN suggested the Defense Department withheld reports on dozens of injuries and that military website delays have slowed reporting on troop injuries.
Regional tensions continued as Iran targeted countries hosting U.S. bases. The Kuwait military reported intercepting hostile missiles and drones, while Jordan also intercepted incoming Iranian missiles on Monday with no reported casualties or damage.
Additionally, the UK Maritime Trade Operations center reported that a tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
