Bbc US-Iran Conflict Escalates After Khamenei's Funeral
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- •US airstrikes have targeted 90 Iranian military sites following Khamenei's funeral.
- •Iran has vowed to retaliate against any attacks on its infrastructure, particularly from Israel.
- •The ceasefire established in June 2026 has effectively collapsed amid renewed hostilities.
Following the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, tensions between the US and Iran have escalated, leading to renewed military strikes. The US launched airstrikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure, prompting Iran to retaliate against US-allied nations in the Middle East. Reports indicate that at least 14 people have been killed and 78 injured in Iran due to US strikes. The US military targeted approximately 90 sites across Iran, including missile and drone storage facilities. Iranian officials have vowed to respond to any attacks on their infrastructure, particularly against Israel. The fragile ceasefire established in June has effectively collapsed, with President Trump declaring it over. Qatari negotiators are attempting to mediate talks, but the situation remains volatile with ongoing military actions. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route, is under heightened scrutiny as both sides assert control over it.
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