A U.S. official confirmed to Anadolu that the United States carried out another round of airstrikes in southern Iran, shooting down four Iranian one-way attack drones that threatened the area near the Strait of Hormuz.

Operation Epic Fury has officially concluded, but United States Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft continue to conduct combat air patrols over one of the world’s most volatile airspaces.

Hezbollah has reported carrying out a series of attacks on Israeli positions in southern Lebanon, targeting areas near Biyyada and Rashaf.

Nearly 400 US service members have been wounded since joint military strikes against Iran began in late February, according to officials from U.S. Central Command.

The United States military says it has successfully enforced a naval blockade on vessels linked to Iranian ports, with no ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the first 24 hours of operations.

The U.S. Central Command has announced it will enforce a naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, escalating tensions in a region already affected by ongoing conflict.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has released new photos showing American Marines conducting live-fire exercises aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7), as reported by News.Az.

On Wednesday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) rejected Iranian allegations that a US F-18 fighter jet had been shot down.

The conflict surrounding Iran has entered a dangerous phase, increasingly resembling a full-scale regional war rather than a limited operation. Tehran maintains that it is acting in self-defense, demonstrating resilience despite sustained strikes on infrastructure and leadership. Iranian authorities emphasize systemic stability and rapid recovery capacity. While the risks of further escalation, including potential ground operations, remain, Iran signals readiness and insists the conflict will continue until perceived threats are fully eliminated.