Bushehr
Coverage of Bushehr in the Nexus archive.
- US gradually expands the scope of its attacks on Iran
The United States has expanded airstrikes against Iran, targeting naval forces, coastal defenses, infrastructure, and areas near Tehran, escalating tensions after a ceasefire collapse over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by intensifying attacks on ships in the strait and U.S. bases, resulting in casualties and infrastructure damage.
- Iran says it will pursue ‘eye for an eye’ as US attack near Iraq border kills two
Iran pledges 'eye for an eye' retaliation after a US attack near the Iraq border killed two people and wounded 11 others. US forces confirmed 12 consecutive days of strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure, while Iran's foreign minister warned of a 'powerful and decisive response' to any aggression. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed control of the Strait of Hormuz and targeted US facilities in Jordan, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabian tankers.
- Wave of US attacks target Iran for 12th night in a row, two killed in Shalamcheh
A US attack on Iran’s Shalamcheh border crossing with Iraq killed at least two people and wounded 11 others. The strike is part of a 12th consecutive night of US assaults targeting sites across Iran, with additional attacks reported in Bushehr, Ahvaz, and Andimeshk.
- US attacks farmers' properties in Iran's Bushehr
US missiles struck farmers' equipment in Bushehr's Dashti county, Iran, according to Iranian state media. The Bushehr Deputy Governor confirmed no casualties, with damage assessment ongoing.
- US strike on Iran's border with Iraq kills two
A US strike on Iran's Shalamcheh border crossing with Iraq killed two people and wounded 11 others. A US missile also hit Bushehr and Andimeshk in Iran's Khuzestan province, with no casualties reported in those attacks. Valiollah Hayati, a deputy governor in Khuzestan, attributed the Andimeshk attack to a 'terrorist enemy of America.'
- Iran war live: US launches new attacks; Houthis attack 2 Saudi oil tankers
The US and Iran are exchanging new threats amid reported explosions in Iranian cities such as Sirik, Ahvaz, and Bushehr. The Houthis have attacked two Saudi oil tankers, escalating regional tensions.
- US continues strikes on Iran for 11th consecutive night, triggering air defences in Tehran
The US conducted its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, triggering air defenses in Tehran and targeting military infrastructure. President Trump warned the conflict is ongoing, citing a $37.5 billion cost, while Iran threatened reprisals and expanded attacks on US-allied Gulf states.
- More US attacks reported in Iran
The US is reported to have attacked a military area near Tabriz in Iran's East Azerbaijan province, with no attacks inside the city itself. Explosions were also heard in Bushehr and southern cities Chabahar and Konarak, though the source of the Bushehr explosions remains under investigation.
- US attacks Iran's southern city of Bushehr
The US attacked several locations in Iran's southern port city of Bushehr, which is home to the country's civilian nuclear plant. Bushehr governor Mohammad Mozaffari stated that the scope and extent of the strikes are under investigation.
- Iran launches new attacks on 'enemy targets', as ongoing blasts heard south of the country
Iran launched new missile attacks on 'enemy targets' from Lorestan, while ongoing explosions were reported in Bushehr, Sirik, and Hormozgan. State media confirmed the missile strikes but did not specify the targets or provide further details.
- IRGC says US drone downed over Bushehr as projectiles hit Yazd
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy claims to have shot down a US MQ-9 drone over Bushehr using a new air defense system. Separately, projectiles reportedly fired by the US landed near Yazd, with no casualties reported. Yemen's government condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan as violations of sovereignty and international law.
- Iran state media reports new strikes, explosions in south
Iranian state media reported explosions and U.S. strikes in southern locations including Bushehr, Bandar Abbas, and areas around Ahvaz. Officials attributed the incidents to 'American enemy aggression,' with residents in Ahvaz describing consecutive nights of intense strikes.
- Explosions reported in Iran’s Bushehr
Explosions were reported in Iran's Bushehr and Ahvaz. The US launched a sixth round of strikes on the country on Thursday evening.
- US military says it disabled tanker trying to breach blockade amid new wave of strikes on Iran – Middle East crisis live
The US military disabled an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as part of ongoing strikes against Iran, marking the fourth consecutive day of attacks. US strikes targeted Bushehr, Iran's southern port city with a civilian nuclear plant, resulting in over 30 civilian deaths. Iranian officials condemned the attacks, expressing condolences to affected families.
- Iran reports fresh US strikes in return to war
Iran reported fresh US strikes on the southern port city of Bushehr, home to the country's only civilian nuclear plant. The US reimposed a naval blockade, marking a return to war between the two nations.
- Iran's Bushehr targeted by US attacks
Iran's port city of Bushehr, located in the southwest of the country, was targeted by US strikes, according to Iranian state media. The report states this is the second time Bushehr has been attacked.
- Four sites in Bushehr targeted by US strikes, Iranian official says
US air strikes targeted four locations in Bushehr, Iran, and two cities in Khuzestan province, according to Iranian officials. The attacks occurred on Monday afternoon, with Abadan and Mahshahr among the affected sites.
- Iran targets Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation as US strikes continue
The US conducted strikes on Iranian port cities Bushehr and Bandar Abbas, while Iran retaliated by attacking two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump stated the US would take control of the Strait of Hormuz and impose tolls for safe passage, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
- US says it has completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran
The U.S. military confirmed completing strikes on Iran's military targets in locations including Bushehr, Chah Bahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa, and Bandar Abbas, as directed by President Donald Trump. The five-hour operation was conducted by U.S. Central Command.
- Centcom says US launched attacks across Iran
Centcom confirmed the US launched attacks across Iran, targeting military sites in multiple locations including Bushehr, Chah Bahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa, and Bandar Abbas. The five-hour operation used precision munitions to strike coastal defense systems, missile and drone sites, and maritime capabilities.
- Explosion heard in Iran's Bushehr, four wounded in US attack on Omidiyeh
Explosions were reported in Iran's southern city of Bushehr, and a U.S. attack in the southwestern city of Omidiyeh injured at least four people. The blasts in Bushehr were noted by the semi-official Mehr news agency.
- After the US-Iran MoU: Diplomacy’s unfinished business
The US and Iran have escalated military actions following a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that temporarily paused their conflict, with the US conducting precision strikes in southern Iran and Iran retaliating with ballistic missile attacks. Tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy export route, have intensified as commercial shipping retreats and oil prices rise, highlighting unresolved issues from the MoU.
- Dozens of explosions heard in Iranian cities
Dozens of explosions were reported in multiple cities across Iran, including Bushehr, Jask, and Kangan, with military targets in Risheh and Bandar-e Deyr also affected. No casualties have been confirmed, according to local officials and news agencies.
- Blasts heard along Iran's coastal areas, Iranian media reports
The United States launched strikes on Iran, resulting in explosions reported along the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, and Gulf of Oman, including cities like Bushehr, Asaluyeh, Chabahar, Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Qeshm Island. Iranian media, including Mehr news and IRIB, reported the blasts.
- Mysterious airstrikes target Iran after US attacks, raising questions of who launched them
Mysterious unclaimed airstrikes hit Iran after the U.S. military concluded its attacks, leading to Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Middle East. The attacks occurred as Gulf Arab states and the U.S. emphasized the need for free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran seeks to control.
- IRNA says Bushehr military site hit by US-Israel strike, denies reports of Bandar Abbas explosions
IRNA reported that a US-Israeli projectile struck a military site on the outskirts of Bushehr province, with the explosion in the city attributed to air defense response. The agency denied earlier reports of explosions in Bandar Abbas by Iran’s Mehr news agency.
- Source of explosion in Bushehr under investigation, governor says
The governor of Bushehr confirmed explosions were heard in the area, which houses one of Iran’s nuclear plants. The cause of the explosion is under investigation, with possibilities including armed forces defense, an enemy projectile impact, or an enemy drone being targeted.
- Iran says eight armed forces members killed in US strikes
Iran's state news agency IRNA reported that eight members of the country's armed forces were killed in US strikes on southern Iran, specifically in Bandar Abbas and Bushehr. The deceased were from the Iranian army's air and naval forces.
- Fresh blasts heard in Iran's Bushehr
New explosions were reported in Bushehr, a southwestern city in Iran. The blasts occurred in the city of Bushehr, located in Iran's south western region.
- Vance says US ‘not there yet’ with Iran, but close, as Tehran fires warning shots in Hormuz
US Vice President Vance states the US is not yet in agreement with Iran but is close to a deal, as Tehran fires warning shots in the Hormuz Strait. An Iranian aircraft incident near Bushehr is denied by a US official, and Vance notes Iran is negotiating 'in good faith'.