Iran Attacks US Military Infrastructure in Gulf Region

Kathmandu. Iran has stated that it has attacked US military infrastructure in Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain through drones and missiles in response to American airstrikes. With this, the ceasefire that took place three weeks ago has become more tense.

According to Iranian state media, 14 people were killed and 78 were injured in the American airstrikes on July 8 and 9. The US military's Central Command has confirmed that attacks were carried out on about 90 Iranian military targets. Those targets included air defense systems, missile and drone storage sites, and coastal military infrastructure.

Meanwhile, Iran is preparing to conduct the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an American airstrike on February 28, on Thursday at the holy religious site in the northeastern city of Mashhad.

Meanwhile, Qatar has urged all parties to return to a diplomatic solution, while US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that the latest attack will not escalate into a full-scale war. On the other hand, Iran has warned that 'if attacked, it will be retaliated' and that the Strait of Hormuz will only open according to Iran's arrangements.