On Trump's order, the US launched an attack on Iran: Consecutive explosions reported in the country

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) officially announced that new military attacks against Iran have been initiated under the direct order of US President Donald Trump. In a statement made via the social media platform X, it was emphasized that the primary objective of the operation is to degrade Iran's capability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The US also cited holding Iran responsible for actions targeting commercial vessels and civilian crews in international waters as the justification for this attack. This development implies the suspension of previously reached agreements between the two countries and reveals the extremely high level of tension in the region. The hardline power policies frequently employed by President Trump in previous terms have now turned into an actual military intervention.

Immediately following the US announcement of the attacks, consecutive explosion sounds began to be reported in Iran's southern regions. The semi-official Fars News Agency reported that loud explosions were heard around 23.15 local time in the cities of Sirik and Bandar Abbas, as well as in Chabahar and Konarak. Iranian state media reported that the attacks spread over a wide geographical area and caused great panic among the local population. However, no official statement has yet been made regarding the exact cause of the explosions, the targeted military or strategic points, or whether there were any casualties or property damage at the scene. The clarification of the scale of the attacks is awaited with great curiosity and concern by regional and international observers.

Serious concerns have emerged that the military operations may have also spilled over into civilian areas. According to a report by Iranian state television, a hospital in the city of Chabahar, located in the southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province, was hit as part of the American attacks. While it was stated that shrapnel fell on the Imam Ali Hospital, clear information regarding the extent of the damage at the hospital and possible civilian casualties has not yet been shared. Claims of civilian infrastructure being targeted or accidentally struck could lead international human rights organizations to quickly intervene in the matter. Such situations in areas populated by civilians raise serious debates regarding the crossing of military operation boundaries.

The Iranian administration showed an extremely harsh reaction to these latest US actions, signaling that it would respond. In a statement to state television, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi argued that the mutual understanding reached on 14 June through Pakistan was violated by the US, and that the fact the process needed to advance gradually was ignored. Gharibabadi interpreted Trump's statements not as a sign of authority, but as an admission of the failure of years-long sanction and threat policies. The Iranian official used a highly combative tone, stating that they needed to speak to Trump 'in his own language' and that apparently he only understands the language of force. Gharibabadi's remarks that 'the latest US actions will not go unanswered' brought up the possibility that the region could be on the verge of a much larger conflict.

This military tension also creates a worrying turning point for global energy markets and international trade. As the Strait of Hormuz is a vitally important waterway where a large portion of the world's oil trade takes place, any conflict there directly threatens global supply chains. The US targeting of Iran's maritime capabilities makes the security of regional maritime traffic even more uncertain, while the form Iran's response will take is being closely watched by the entire world. This environment of open military conflict between the two countries will also force allied nations to take new measures and reassess their strategic positions in the region. Whether diplomatic channels will reopen in the upcoming period, or whether the regional war will deepen and spread further, is poised to become the top agenda item for the international community.