Iran-US War: Iran's Deadliest Attack, Arab Countries on High Alert | 5 AM News Headlines | SAMAA TV

#samaatv #headlines #iranattack #israelattack #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 expanded the scope and intensity of their attacks on Saturday, striking critical infrastructure sites including power plants and water facilities, with no sign of an off-ramp to end the fighting. More than a week after President Trump said the cease-fire with Iran was effectively over, the American bombardment of Iran has failed to break the deadlock over the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway for global oil and gas shipments that Iran has blockaded. Iran has responded by expanding its own attacks on U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf. On Saturday, Iranian missiles and drones pummeled the Gulf state of Kuwait, where the government said another power and water treatment plant had been attacked — the second in two days — sparking fires. An oil facility was also struck, leading to injuries and “severe material losses,” according to Kuwait’s state-run petroleum corporation. Kuwait’s Army said late Friday night that several of its personnel had been wounded by Iranian drone strikes on military facilities. Iran’s military said it was targeting U.S. bases in Kuwait and elsewhere in the region; it did not comment on the attacks on other infrastructure that served civilians. The U.S. bombardment of southern Iran damaged bridges and roads, as well as a water desalination plant in the southern province of Jask, according to Iranian state television. About 10,000 people were suffering from severe water shortages following the attacks, state media said, citing the head of the local water company. The U.S. military did not immediately respond to a request for comment on those claims. The two countries have not escalated to the level of the full-scale war that began in February, with U.S. attacks largely confined to southern Iran. Israel has so far not said it is entering the fray. Yet the past week has seen bridges, energy sites, and water plants come under attack, and at least 50 people were killed in Iran in the U.S. attacks, the Iranian health ministry said on Saturday. Last month, the two countries reached a cease-fire that ended the war in exchange for reopening the strait. But Iran, citing ambiguous language in the agreement, has continued to assert control over the waterway and attack ships attempting to travel through sections outside its territory. Now, Mr. Trump faces a raft of unpalatable and risky choices. Accepting even a measure of Iranian control of the strait would fly in the face of Mr. Trump’s pledges for the waterway to be fully reopened to marine traffic, as it was before the war. Mr. Trump has frequently threatened to bombard Iranian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, in an apparent effort to force Iran’s leaders to make a deal and end the war. Analysts say there is little guarantee that such attacks would force Iran to change course. Bombing critical infrastructure could further disrupt daily life for many civilians caught up in the conflict. Legal experts have warned that, depending on the circumstances and intent, such attacks are potentially war crimes under international law. Here’s what we’re watching today: Lessons from past wars: Mr. Trump has struggled to convert American military might into a strategy that can bring victory in the war he began in late February alongside Israel. It’s a challenge the United States has faced again and again, including in Iraq and Afghanistan. Rising oil prices: Oil prices jumped to their highest level in a month on Friday as the fighting in the Strait of Hormuz brought shipping there to a halt. 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. ➽ Subscribe to Samaa News ➽ https://bit.ly/2Wh8Sp8 ➽ Watch Samaa News Live ➽ https://bit.ly/3oUSwAP Stay up-to-date on the major news making headlines across Pakistan on SAMAA TV’s top-of-the-hour segment. For in-depth coverage watch the bulletins. SAMAA TV is Pakistan’s first private satellite news channel that provides live transmission simultaneously from five cities of Pakistan: Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta and Peshawar. SAMAA’s live news bulletins, incisive political talk shows and a wide range of programs including sports, social issues and infotainment has enabled it to position itself among the top tier news and current affairs channels of Pakistan.