# West Asia War: Iran and US in New Escalation Cycle
The United States launched fresh strikes against Iran early Tuesday, marking a third night of American attacks, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed retaliatory strikes against U.S. military facilities across multiple countries in the Middle East. The Revolutionary Guards stated they hit targets in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, with attacks on radar systems in Oman and U.S. military facilities on Bahrain's southern edge. U.S. strikes targeted Iran's territory, including the Gulf island of Qeshm, reportedly in response to a ship being hit in the Strait of Hormuz.
The escalation has undermined an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending broader regional conflict. Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued a written statement warning that Iran would not be bound by any deal with the U.S. if violations continue, stating that avenging his slain predecessor was "the demand of the nation" and "must certainly" take place.
Despite the intensifying military exchanges, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that diplomatic resolution remained possible, stating a deal with Tehran was still achievable even as American forces conducted their latest strikes. Both countries have asserted control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route.
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