The situation in the Middle East has further deteriorated against the backdrop of the ongoing confrontation between the United States and Iran.
The Operative Information Center-OMM reports that recent US airstrikes on Iran have caused power outages in the country's southwestern regions. It is also reported that the city of Tabriz, located in northwestern Iran, has been targeted by attacks for the first time.
According to the information, a US soldier was killed while neutralizing an unexploded Iranian drone in northern Iraq. US President Donald Trump has stated that Iran will be held accountable for the death of the soldier.
It is alleged that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched strikes against US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain. Reports indicate that targets included the "Ali Al Salem" Air Base and the "Camp Arifjan" military facility.
The US military command announced that, as part of a naval blockade against Iranian ports, seven commercial vessels have been diverted, and one vessel has been disabled.
Amid rising tensions in the region, it is reported that the US plans to expand its military aviation capabilities in the Middle East.
Alongside the military confrontation, diplomatic efforts continue. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei confirmed that Tehran has received proposals from mediators regarding de-escalation.
However, the details of these proposals have not been disclosed. Iranian officials have criticized the US for striking civilian infrastructure and have questioned the position of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regarding potential attacks on nuclear facilities.
The French government has warned of consequences following the detention of two of its embassy staff in Tehran by Iranian security forces.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has rejected claims regarding Houthi blockades against Yemen, stating that it will take all necessary measures to ensure the security of its vessels.
Additionally, it was reported that an unidentified vessel was hit by a missile attack in the Strait of Hormuz, and the crew members have abandoned the ship.
