The U.S. military has carried out airstrikes on Iranian territory for the ninth consecutive night, focusing on key facilities such as ports, transportation hubs, and nuclear power plants under construction. Iran immediately launched missiles to retaliate against U.S. forces stationed in Kuwait. U.S. personnel suffered combat casualties. Both sides have used tough military measures in turn to pressure each other, and the standoff intensity continues to rise. The overall geopolitical situation in the Middle East remains highly tense, and the risk of the conflict further escalating has increased significantly.