Israel carries out strikes in Tehran as Trump delays U.S. military action

Israel conducted military strikes against targets in Tehran. The Israeli military confirmed it was carrying out these operations, which reportedly included a strike on a member of the IRGC Quds Force in Beirut.

At the same time, President Donald Trump ordered a delay in planned U.S. military strikes against Iran. This pause contributed to a drop in global oil prices. Iran responded to the Israeli attacks by threatening to completely blockade a key strategic waterway.

Former U.S. counterterrorism official Joe Kent commented on the situation, suggesting that de-escalation needed to be the first step. The cost of the Israeli strikes was reported to have doubled due to a sharp increase in jet fuel prices.