US airstrike targets Sirik in Iran’s Hormozgan province: sources

Iran’s official news agency, citing unnamed sources, reported that the city of Sirik in Iran’s Hormozgan province was targeted by a US airstrike.

Earlier, Israel’s Kan network, quoting a US source, said US Central Command (CENTCOM) had recently advised Israeli military representatives in the United States to prepare for a possible resumption of hostilities with Iran. The security warnings also included Israel and Gulf states, highlighting the potential for renewed military operations in the near future.

According to Kan, similar messages were conveyed to Israel through security channels, urging readiness for a possible escalation. These warnings contrast with recent statements by US President Donald Trump, who said he saw no need to resume military action against Iran.

Militarily, Kan reported that the United States continues to transfer equipment to the Middle East, noting the presence of the aircraft carriers George Washington and George Bush in the region. A third US carrier is expected to arrive in the Arabian Sea next week.

Meanwhile, Trump said Washington does not need to reach an agreement with Tehran, stating: “We obtained hundreds of billions of dollars from Iran,” and added, “We control the Strait of Hormuz and do not need an agreement with them.”

The US president also said American forces had prevented Iran, which he described as the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, from acquiring nuclear weapons. He added that Tehran would need 25 years to recover from the destruction caused by war.

On the Iranian side, Tehran insists that direct and indirect negotiations with Washington are either nonexistent or stalled, and maintains it will not enter talks unless the United States meets its conditions.