According to Iranian sources, eight IRGC navy and air force personnel were killed in the US strikes on Bandar Abbas and Bushehr. Iran's National Security Committee warned Gulf states against cooperating with the US, and Tehran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz and withdraw from the NPT if it feels an 'existential threat'. China expressed continued support for Iran, while Iraq announced it is not neutral and will not allow a corridor for aggression against Iran.
According to Iranian sources cited in regional media, eight IRGC navy and air force personnel were killed in the US strikes on Bandar Abbas and Bushehr. The attacks targeted Iranian military assets following the escalation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's National Security Committee warned Gulf states that cooperating with the US could endanger their oil and gas infrastructure, and Tehran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz entirely. Iran also threatened to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if it perceives an 'existential threat'. China's ambassador stated that Beijing will continue to support Tehran's sovereignty and security. Iraq announced it is not neutral and will not serve as a corridor for aggression against Iran.
The update comes amid a broader US-Iran escalation that began earlier this month. As The Zioneer reported, the US has conducted multiple waves of strikes on Iranian targets, and Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. The US has warned Gulf states to prepare for possible Iranian retaliation. The casualty figures reported here are the first detailed account of losses from the latest US strikes.
The report is based on Iranian and other sources, and has not been independently verified. The US and other parties have not yet commented on the specific casualty figures. The situation remains fluid, with further developments expected.
2 developments
- DevelopingIranian parliament speaker threatens return to nuclear steps if US, Israel do not meet understandings
- StrongIran issues new direct threat to US over Strait of Hormuz, warns of 'immediate' retaliation
- DevelopingIran threatens decisive military response to US strikes, citing Trump deadline
- ConfirmedIran threatens missile retaliation amid Hormuz closure as U.S. talks continue
Source and signal
- Internal intake