'Trump Stunned' After Iran's Major Offensive; 'Missiles & Drones Hit 20 Targets At US Bases In Gulf'

The U.S.-Iran confrontation has intensified dramatically after Tehran announced the first phase of a retaliatory missile and drone offensive following fresh American strikes on targets in southern Iran. Iranian media claim multiple U.S.-linked military facilities across the Middle East were targeted, including bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Iraq, as tensions surged across the Gulf region. The escalation came hours after U.S. Central Command confirmed new strikes on Iranian targets under orders from President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, reports of explosions and air defense activity emerged from several cities in southern Iran, including Bandar Abbas, Minab and Sirik.