Consecutive explosions rock Iran as US launches third wave of attacks after losing Apache, MQ-9

Multiple explosions were reported across parts of Iran as the United States launched a fresh wave of military strikes following the loss of a U.S. Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the attacks targeted Iranian military infrastructure in response to what Washington called "unjustified aggression." Iran, meanwhile, has vowed retaliation and claimed responsibility for attacks on U.S. military assets across the region. With missile exchanges intensifying and ceasefire efforts under strain, fears are growing that the U.S.-Iran conflict could enter a far more dangerous phase.