US conducts 13th night of strikes as Iran warns of Gulf escalation
Consecutive US airstrikes against Iranian targets mark the 13th night of hostilities, prompting Tehran to warn of further escalation in the Gulf region while financial costs of the conflict exceed $37.5 billion.
The United States has launched airstrikes for the 13th consecutive night, marking a sustained escalation in military exchanges with Iran. Al Jazeera reporter Tohid Asadi reported from Tehran, where Iranian officials have warned of potential escalation in the Gulf region following the latest round of US military action.
The ongoing conflict follows President Donald Trump’s threats of “major military punishment” against Iran and Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Speaking via Truth Social, the President asserted that Washington would hold Tehran responsible for any further attacks and described the Houthi group as a proxy of Iran.
Hostilities have significantly disrupted commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Coordinated attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea have contributed to Brent crude prices exceeding $100 a barrel for the first time since May, highlighting the economic repercussions of the widening regional instability.
The financial burden of the conflict is estimated to exceed $37.5 billion, creating substantial pressure on the US Congress to approve or deny further financial support. While the specific allocation of these funds has not been detailed in official reports, the figure represents a significant commitment of resources to the ongoing military operations.
The United Nations Envoy has warned that Houthi attacks in the Red Sea risk dragging Yemen back into full-scale war. As diplomatic tensions remain high, the US Central Command continues to track the consecutive nights of strikes, with the immediate future of the conflict remaining uncertain.
