The U.S. Air Force conducted airstrikes against Iranian infrastructure for a 12th consecutive night under orders from President Donald Trump [1], [2], [3].
These operations signal a significant escalation in military tension between Washington and Tehran, threatening global energy stability and risking a broader regional conflict.
The strikes targeted strategic facilities across Iran, including power plants, bridges, and other key infrastructure [1], [2], [3]. Military actions focused on sites within Tehran and other strategic locations to degrade Iranian capabilities [1], [2], [3].
U.S. officials said the operations are retaliation for Iranian missile launches [1], [2], [3]. The administration also aims to apply pressure on Tehran after the Iranian government threatened to target oil and gas facilities [1], [2], [3].
While multiple sources report the strikes have occurred for 12 consecutive nights [1], [2], [3], other reports have cited ranges from six to 10 nights. The U.S. military continues to execute these missions as President Trump warns of intensifying the attacks [3].
The conflict has already impacted global markets. Brent crude prices crossed $95 per barrel following the news of the continued strikes [2]. Additionally, Houthi militants have threatened Saudi oil infrastructure in the Red Sea, adding further volatility to the energy sector [2].
Tehran has responded to the campaign by threatening counter-attacks against oil and gas infrastructure [1]. The U.S. military remains engaged in the region to carry out the president's directives [1], [2].
“The U.S. Air Force conducted airstrikes against Iranian infrastructure for a 12th consecutive night”
The sustained nature of these airstrikes suggests a shift from targeted deterrence to a broader campaign of strategic degradation. By hitting power plants and bridges, the U.S. is targeting the functional viability of the Iranian state's infrastructure. The immediate surge in Brent crude prices reflects market anxiety that the conflict could expand to include major oil transit points, potentially triggering a global energy crisis.
