Ongoing US-Iran Conflict
US Military Continues Iran Strikes for Eleventh Night, Overshadowing Ceasefire Talks; Soldier Honored
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The U.S. military has completed its 11th straight night of strikes on Iran, hitting aircraft hangars and drone storage sites as the conflict shows no sign of slowing, according to AP News. Three more American service members died in the fighting, bringing the total U.S. death toll to 17.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put the cost of the war at $37.5 billion so far, AP News reported. The relentless strikes have drowned out diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire deal.
11 Nights of Strikes Slam Iranian Military Sites
U.S. forces carried out their 11th consecutive night of bombing runs against Iran, AP News reported. The targets included aircraft hangars and facilities used to store drones. The strikes represent a sustained air campaign with no clear end date announced by the Pentagon.
The steady pace of attacks has made it harder for diplomats to find an opening for peace talks. Any ceasefire discussions have been pushed aside as bombs continue to fall, according to AP News.
U.S. Death Toll Climbs to 17 as Soldier Is Honored
The Pentagon identified one of the fallen as Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, AP News reported. Swinton was killed while disarming an Iranian drone in Iraq. He will receive a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, and a Combat Action Badge. He will also be promoted posthumously to staff sergeant.
Three more U.S. service members died in the conflict, bringing the total American death toll to 17, according to AP News. The losses mark a sharp human cost as the campaign extends into nearly two weeks of continuous combat operations.
War Costs Hit $37.5 Billion as Diplomacy Stalls
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth estimated the total price of the conflict at $37.5 billion, according to AP News. That figure covers U.S. military spending since the war began. Hegseth has previously said the conflict has "only just commenced," signaling no quick exit is planned.
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni visited Pakistan before the latest round of strikes, AP News reported. The purpose of the trip was not fully clear. It was also unclear what new deal, if any, could be reached to end the fighting.
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