Early reports from Iranian state-backed news outlets are now saying that Uran has targeted Bahrain, specifically the U.S. Fifth Fleet Headquarters there, in retaliation for U.S. retaliatory strikes on key military infrastructure across Southern Iran.

CENTCOM just released this statement: "U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed a new round of offensive strikes against Iran, July 7, hitting over 80 targets with precision munitions as an immediate response to Iran's latest attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces struck Iranian air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities, and more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats in and near the strait to degrade Iran’s ability to continue attacking international commerce flowing through the international trade corridor. Iran recently attacked three commercial vessels transiting the strait including Marshall Islands-flagged M/T Al Rekayyat, Saudi Arabia-flagged M/T Wedyan, and Liberian-flagged M/T Cyprus Prosperity. The unwarranted aggression by Iranian forces is a clear and dangerous violation of the ceasefire and undermines freedom of navigation. CENTCOM forces remain postured and prepared to hold Iran accountable when the agreement is not adhered to or obeyed."

Following widespread power outages in both Bahrain and Kuwait, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Electricity has announced the restoration of electricity and power to all affected areas, saying power was restored as a result of snap refeeding operations.

Ukrainian attack drones hit Russia's Borisoglebsk airbase in an overnight strike, setting multiple parts of the airfield ablaze. The base, 200 miles behind the front, has served as a home for a number of Russian strike aircraft.

According to Axios, citing a U.S. official, U.S. President Donald J. Trump approved ongoing retaliatory strikes on Iran after meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent while in Turkey for the ongoing NATO summit. U.S. officials also told Axios’s Barak Ravid that “We’ll get the assessment about the results of the strikes and make decisions after.”

This is the current visible military air picture over the Middle East as U.S. strikes against Iranian targets continue in response to the attacks on four commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Visible at this hour are at least 12 U.S. Air Force aerial refueling aircraft, 4 KC-135R "Stratotankers" and 8 KC-46A "Pegasus", along with a U.S. Navy P-8A "Poseidon" maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft. Also active are two multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft operated by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, highlighting continued regional support for coalition air operations.

Ukrainian attack drones hit Russia’s Saratov oil refinery tonight, setting it ablaze.

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is expected to visit Israel on Wednesday, where he is set to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, sources tell CNN.

As reports of additional U.S. strikes against Iranian targets abound, CNN has been told by a U.S. official that these strikes are “punishment, not proportional,” and that said strikes will not be as quick-ending as past U.S. retaliatory strikes in response to Iranian provocations. Retaliatory Iranian strikes on Gulf countries are now expected in the coming hours and days.

NEW: Unconfirmed reports from Iran claim the IRGC Navy has been instructed to halt all vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz until further notice. No official confirmation has been issued. - Babak Vahdad

Qeshm Island, Iran got a beat down tonight

According to BarakRavid, citing a U.S. official, today’s strikes in Iran, that targeted air defense sites, surface-to-air missiles, coastal surveillance systems, drone launch sites, port facilities, and anti-ship cruise missile installations, were scaled up ‘four or five’ times, in relation to past U.S. responses to Iranian MOU violations.

Loud explosions in Hormozgan Province as the U.S. conducted strikes on Iran.

Busy night

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the U.S. strikes across Southern Iran, saying that it is a violation of the U.S.-Iran MOU, despite Iran first targeting three tankers as they transited the Strait of Hormuz, a violation in and of itself. Per the release, Iran “holds the U.S. government responsible” for their expected response, which will likely be a resumption of Iranian strikes on U.S. bases and infrastructure in neighboring Gulf countries.

Footage of US airstrikes hitting Iran’s Bandar Abbas tonight:

Explosions reported in multiple Iranian cities on the coast of the Strait of Hormuz tonight -state media

US airstrikes continue to target Iranian positions along the Strait of Hormuz tonight. A number of USAF tankers are currently airborne supporting strike operations.

Iran's Ayatollah Mirbaghri: The assassination of the martyred leader of the Revolution is a rare event in Shia political history that could mark the beginning of great events.

Netanyahu to Newsmax: "Iran cannot be trusted." He said he's unsure whether a deal will happen, but that he and President Trump agree Tehran will not have nuclear weapons.