Iran claimed missile and drone attacks on American facilities in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain and other regional states, while CENTCOM denied that any US troops had been captured or killed in Syria.
An Iran-backed militia calling itself the Islamic Resistance in Iraq has announced a purported $10 million reward for anyone who kills US President Donald Trump, citing the 2020 killing of Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis as justification.
CENTCOM said its latest five-hour operation targeted military infrastructure across six locations in southern Iran, while Tehran warned that further retaliatory phases could follow if American military action continues.
The IRGC said its "eye-for-an-eye" operation is continuing, while Bahrain activated warning sirens and explosions were reported in Iran's Bandar Abbas after fresh US military strikes.
Iran warned that any country allowing its territory to be used for attacks against it could become a legitimate target, even as the UN urged both Washington and Tehran to return to negotiations.
US officials are reviewing intelligence shared by Israel about an alleged Iranian plot targeting Donald Trump, though some reportedly questioned its credibility. CNN said the information pointed to broader discussions among Iranian hardliners rather than a specific operational plan.
Donald Trump also said the United States would continue negotiations with Tehran and revealed he had already left instructions on how Washington should respond if he were assassinated.
Israeli military chief Lt Gen Eyal Zamir and Defence Minister Israel Katz also indicated that further operations remain on the table, with Israel saying it will retain military deployments in Lebanon and stay prepared for any escalation.
The ceremony follows the completion of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, while reports claiming Mojtaba Khamenei suffered serious injuries have added to uncertainty surrounding Iran's political transition.
The Middle East has long remained one of the most turbulent regions in the world, a land where ancient civilizations, sacred histories, valuable resources and competing political ambitions intersect.
