The United States carried out strikes against Iran for a 13th consecutive night, resulting in at least four deaths and several injuries, according to reports. In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that using another country's state assets to pay future claims could cause instability. This follows US President Donald Trump's statement that he would use Iranian funds to compensate for damage to vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Pentagon has reduced the number of US troops killed from 18 to 14, as reported by The New York Times. Officials said the adjustment was made because the four additional deaths occurred after a ceasefire with Iran was declared in April.
The Iranian army announced it had targeted US infrastructure in Jordan and Bahrain with drone strikes on Friday morning, specifically hitting the Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain and the al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan.
Meanwhile, an Israeli strike killed two Palestinians in northern Gaza on Thursday. In the West Bank, three Palestinians were killed, including two by an Israeli settler and one shot by Israeli forces. These events further escalate tensions in the region.