US forces carried out airstrikes in Iran for the ninth consecutive night, hitting a nuclear power plant under construction in the Darkhovin region. The US Central Command confirmed that the operation targeted Iran’s military command centers, air defense systems, coastal surveillance, naval assets, missile and drone launch sites, and communication networks. Tehran responded with attacks on US facilities in Kuwait and neighboring countries, warning of a ‘catastrophic response’ if strikes continue.

Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi announced the suspension of a memorandum of understanding signed with the US on June 17, accusing Washington of violating its terms. President Donald Trump told NewsNation that he was unconcerned by the suspension, reiterating that the US goal was to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that the targeted nuclear plant was in an early construction phase and is investigating the incident.

Iran’s leadership called for national unity, while regional tensions spread to Kuwait and Jordan. Analysts told Al Jazeera that the US escalation could strengthen Iranian resolve, complicating Washington’s strategic objectives.