US and Iran exchange intense strikes as ceasefire crumbles

US forces struck several locations in an Iranian coastal province overnight and into Thursday, according to Iran’s state news agency. Among the places hit was the perimeter of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, according to a regional official quoted by IRNA.

The American military said it hit around 90 targets in airstrikes across Iran, after President Donald Trump said he considered the tenuous ceasefire between the two countries over following Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials reported another set of attacks hours later Thursday morning, which the U.S. did not immediately acknowledge.

Tehran retaliated with attacks on U.S. allies across the Middle East, with strikes on Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. Air raid sirens sounded across the nations as Iranian missiles were intercepted, authorities say. The US military has not confirmed any new attacks. Jordanian air defenses intercepted eight missiles launched from Iran toward the country, according to the state news agency.

President Donald Trump has warned Iran that the strikes would “get much worse” if Tehran attacked more ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also said he is not sure he wants a deal anymore and says the U.S. should “finish the job.” But he also insists that continued attacks do not mean a return to war or long-term action. Iran’s top negotiator said it would retaliate against any attacks.

The Collapse of the US-Iran Ceasefire
Category	Details
The Escalation	The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran effectively collapsed after both countries launched fresh, intense military strikes against each other. President Donald Trump declared the interim truce "over" following attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Targets in Iran	U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) struck approximately 90 military targets across Iran. These included air defense systems, drone storage sites, and logistics infrastructure.
Sensitive Locations Hit	U.S. strikes hit the perimeter of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, though officials noted the reactor itself was not hit. Strikes also damaged bridges on the route to Mashhad, where funeral processions for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were underway.
Iranian Retaliation	In response, Iran launched drones and missiles at U.S.-allied Gulf states. Targets included U.S. Patriot air defense systems in Kuwait (which intercepted multiple projectiles), a U.S. early warning facility in Qatar, and a U.S. military fuel storage facility in Bahrain near the Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters.
Economic & Diplomatic Impact	The renewed hostilities sent Brent crude oil futures spiking over $78 per barrel. While military exchanges continue, diplomatic efforts are struggling, with Vice President JD Vance having recently traveled to Switzerland to attempt negotiations.