Escalating conflict raises fears of a wider war across the Middle East
US Iran conflict
The conflicts between the USA and Iran have become highly acute.
As a result, the likelihood of war in West Asia has increased significantly.
Iranian authorities stated that the US attack destroyed one of the military barracks.
Seven servicemen have been killed in this attack.
On the other hand, the Iranian Ministry of Health indicated more than 35 deaths from the US attacks.
More than 300 people got injured during the attacks.
Additionally, the USA stepped up its air campaign against Iran.
The USA explained the airstrikes by the attacks of ships in the proximity of the Strait of Hormuz.
Within 24 hours, the US carried out its third airstrike.
The third airstrike was confirmed by the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
As per reports by Iranian state media, a US missile fell on a children’s cancer hospital in Ahvaz.
Patients were immediately shifted out of the building.
The incident took place near the Shahid Baghaei Hospital.
The hospital gives chemotherapy treatment to children and people suffering from cancer.
Panic was caused among the patients and their families as a result of this attack.
On the other hand, Iran struck back on Thursday morning.
According to Iranian officials, the strikes took place on military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.
A spokesperson from the IRGC gave a stern warning to the United States.
Speaking to the media, Brigadier General Mohebi termed the action as the first phase of Iran’s response.
He added that Iran planned to destroy the US military base in the Gulf region.
