Iran-US War | IRGC Attacks US Base in Syria, Strikes US Bases Across Gulf | 3 PM News Headlines

#samaatv #headlines #iranattack #petrolprice #petrol #iranuswar #iranisraelwar #USIran #PeaceDeal #IranUSRelations #nucleardeal #fifa #fifaworldcup #pakistannews #fieldmarshalasimmunir #pmshehbazsharif #saudiarabia #qatar #kuwait #iranisraelwar #trump #islamabad #switzerland #kpk #pakarmy #balochistan #bahrain #heavyrain The United States and Iran escalated their attacks overnight, even as the two countries signaled that they were open to diplomacy to end a war that has now narrowed its focus to control of the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump welcomed Iran’s decision on Wednesday to release Dena Karari, a dual American-Iranian citizen who had been charged with espionage and held for two years, describing it as a good-will gesture. Separately, in a speech broadcast on Iranian state television on Wednesday, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the country’s top negotiator, hinted that new talks were still possible to end the conflict, even as he defended Iran’s stance on controlling the strait and warned that it was fighting an “existential” war. Despite those potential openings to diplomacy, both sides continued attacking for a sixth straight day. Analysts say that the conflict, which Mr. Trump said would last just weeks, now risks turning into another American forever war. U.S. Central Command, which oversees American forces in the Middle East, said overnight that its latest wave of strikes had targeted Iranian command centers and air defense and surveillance facilities in multiple locations, including the port city of Bandar Abbas. It said that the military action in recent days was an effort to weaken Iran’s ability to threaten commercial vessels in the waterway. Central Command also said that it had fired at an oil tanker near Kharg Island, Iran’s oil export hub, the first time it has targeted a commercial vessel since it reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports on Tuesday. The Iranian military said on Thursday that it had launched strikes on U.S. military assets in Jordan and Kuwait. The Kuwaiti Army said on social media that it had intercepted Iranian drones. The Jordanian military said that it had shot down eight Iranian missiles and that there were no casualties or damage. Ebrahim Zolfaghari, an Iranian military spokesman, said in a statement on Thursday that “all infrastructure in the region will be crushed” if Mr. Trump made good on his renewed threat to target civilian infrastructure in Iran, including bridges and power plants. Such attacks could be considered war crimes under international law. Aerial attacks were also reported in parts of the country on Thursday, according to Iranian state media. It reported that air defenses were activated in Tehran, the Iranian capital, and strikes were reported on Semnan Airport about 145 miles east of the city. Here’s what else to know: Naval blockade: The U.S. military said it had disabled an oil tanker and “redirected” two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz in the first 24 hours since it reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports. American released: The Iranian authorities freed Ms. Karari, who had been prevented from leaving the country since December 2024. Her lawyer, Jared Genser, said that Ms. Karari had been caught up in Iran’s long-held practice of apprehending dual citizens to use as political pawns. Gas prices: The average price of diesel in the United States rose above $5 a gallon on Thursday, the first time it has done so since June, as renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz puts pressure on energy prices SAMAA TV is the top Pakistani news channel covering national news from a diverse array of fields -- from politics and current affairs, business and sports to international, entertainment and culture. The channel aims at providing factual, in-depth and latest news as and when it happens. Tune in to SAMAA TV to stay updated, whether at home or on the go, on all things current and relevant. Punjab Govt | CM Punjab | Punjab Assembly | Bilawal Bhutto | Imran Khan | News | Breaking News | Latest News | News Headlines | Prime Time Headlines | Samaa News | News Channel | Live News | Breaking News | Latest News | Pakistan Breaking News | Breaking News Today | News Headlines | Headlines News | Pakistan News | Headlines | Live News | News Updates | Samaa news live | Samaa | Samaa Live | Samaa News Live Streaming | Samaa Youtube Channel | Samaa Channel | Samaa Tv Live | Samaa Tv | Samaa Live Tv | Samaa Live News