On May 25, 2026, the United States military conducted airstrikes in Iran, described by officials as acts of self-defense. The strikes targeted militant positions linked to recent attacks on US personnel in the region.
According to a Pentagon statement, the operation was a response to a drone attack on a US base in neighboring Iraq that injured three American service members. The strikes hit facilities used by Iranian-backed militias, including weapons storage sites and command centers.
Iranian state media reported explosions in the western province of Kermanshah, near the Iraqi border, but did not confirm casualties. The US military stated that the strikes were limited in scope and aimed at preventing further aggression.
This marks a significant escalation in US-Iran tensions, though both sides have signaled a desire to avoid a broader conflict. The Biden administration emphasized that the strikes were defensive and proportional.
