US launches third straight day of strikes: Explosions heard in Bushehr, Konarak

Fresh explosions were reported across southern Iran on Thursday as the United States carried out a third consecutive day of military strikes, further escalating tensions with Tehran and raising fears that a fragile ceasefire has completely collapsed.

Iran's Mehr news agency reported that at least six explosions бяха чути в Бушер и Чогадак, до момента в който гърмежи бяха обявени и в Конарак. Bushehr is home to Iran's only civilian nuclear power plant.

The latest strikes came as Iran prepared to bury former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the holy city of Mashhad following six days of funeral ceremonies. Khamenei was killed in the opening phase of the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran on February 28.

US strikes hit Bushehr, railway infrastructure

Iranian state media said a US strike hit the perimeter of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, citing the province's deputy governor. Separately, another strike reportedly targeted a section of the Tehran-Mashhad railway about 55 kilometres from Mashhad, disrupting train services and forcing passengers to continue their journeys by bus.

According to US military officials, Thursday's operation targeted around 90 Iranian military sites, including air defence systems, missile storage facilities and drone infrastructure.

Iranian authorities said US strikes over recent days had killed 17 people, while additional attacks were reported in southern coastal provinces.

Iran targets US military assets in Gulf

Iran responded by launching fresh attacks against US-linked military facilities across the Gulf.

Iran's military said it targeted a Patriot missile system in Kuwait, an early warning installation in Qatar, and fuel storage facilities in Bahrain using drones.

Jordan's military said it intercepted eight missiles launched from Iran after air raid sirens sounded across parts of the country.

A US defence official said dozens of Iranian missiles and drones were either intercepted or caused no significant damage, adding that no American personnel were injured.

Khamenei burial under tight security

The renewed fighting unfolded as massive crowds gathered in Mashhad for Khamenei's burial.

State television showed thousands of mourners dressed in black chanting slogans calling for revenge, while security was significantly heightened. Due to the large crowds, authorities transported Khamenei's coffin to the Shrine of Imam Reza by helicopter.

At least one fighter jet escorted the aircraft carrying the coffin, according to footage released by the former supreme leader's official website.

Attention also remained focused on Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father but is yet to make a public appearance since his appointment.

Israel warns of further action

Israeli leaders also hardened their stance amid the renewed conflict.

Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel was prepared to strike Iran for a " third time " if necessary and vowed any future operation would be carried out " with even greater force. "

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was preparing for every possible scenario.

Strait of Hormuz tensions deepen

The latest escalation comes amid growing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of global oil supplies typically pass.

Maritime tracking data showed tanker traffic through the strategic waterway fell sharply after recent attacks on commercial vessels.

US President Donald Trump said прекратяването на огъня с Иран на процедура беше „ завършено “, като остави отворена опцията за бъдещи договаряния. Главният договарящ на Иран Мохамад Багер Галибаф предизвести, че „ в случай че нанесете удар, ще бъдете ударен. “