US soldiers injured in Iran strike as war enters second month

At least 12 American soldiers have been injured following an Iranian strike on Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Airbase, according to US media reports, as the conflict involving Iran enters its second month.

The incident marks a further escalation in a war that has already spread across multiple countries in the region. The attack on the airbase highlights the widening scope of the conflict, which continues to involve both direct strikes and broader regional tensions.

As fighting continues, diplomatic efforts remain ongoing. US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has said that Washington is hopeful of holding meetings with Iran within the week. He also stated that the United States expects a response to a proposed 15-point deal aimed at ending the conflict.

The humanitarian toll of the war continues to rise. The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency has reported that 1,464 civilians have been killed in Iran during the first month of the conflict, including at least 217 children.

Military activity has continued across the region. Several Gulf nations have reported fresh strikes and interceptions. The United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems had engaged ballistic missiles and drones launched from Iran.

The Israel Defence Forces has also reported identifying a missile launched from Yemen. This follows statements from a spokesperson for Yemen’s Houthi movement indicating that they would enter the war if attacks on Iran continue.

Iranian state media has reported claims from Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that US and Israeli strikes are targeting civilian sites.

The scale of military operations has been significant. According to reports, Israeli forces have carried out thousands of strikes across Iran, including a large number in Tehran. US Central Command has also confirmed conducting strikes on thousands of targets.

Many of these operations have targeted locations such as police stations, militia buildings, military institutions and other sites linked to security forces. However, these targets are often located within densely populated urban areas.

Residents in Tehran have reported concerns about the impact of strikes on civilian neighbourhoods. Some have said that attacks on residential areas risk increasing resentment, even among those who had previously been critical of the Iranian authorities.

Iran has also carried out strikes beyond its borders, targeting infrastructure and buildings in nearby countries, including airports and hotels in Gulf states allied with the United States.

Within Iran, there have been criticisms of how the authorities have responded to the conflict. Residents have said there has been limited visible provision of safety measures, including a lack of public shelters, evacuation support and temporary accommodation for those displaced by the fighting.

The situation has been further complicated by an ongoing internet blackout, which has left many people without access to information. Residents have described feeling uncertain about their safety and unsure when or where the next strike might occur.

The Iranian government has not publicly outlined any nationwide civil defence measures in response to the attacks.

As the war enters its second month, the combination of ongoing military operations, rising civilian casualties, and uncertain diplomatic progress continues to shape a volatile and unpredictable situation across the region.