Iran targets American bases after U.S. strikes sites near Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN: TEHRAN, Iran, Hostilities between the United States and Iran escalated overnight into Wednesday, with Tehran attacking American bases across the Middle East after a U.S. strike was alleged to have hit a home hosting a wedding event, killing five and wounding dozens.

President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social Tuesday that the U.S. had launched a wave of "large and powerful" strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for what he said was a "failed attempt" at laying mines along the vital trade route.

Trump told reporters at the Oval Office on Wednesday that the U.S. military could attack again.

"It was a very heavy attack last night, and we're prepared to do another one any time we want," he said.

U.S. Central Command, or CENTCOM , said Tuesday it had carried out attacks on Iranian military targets, including air defense sites, radar systems, maritime assets and facilities, communication sites and mine-laying capabilities.

The Iranian Red Crescent later said five people had been killed and nearly 70 injured after a U.S. strike hit what it called a "wedding celebration" in the city of Kuhestak, on the Strait of Hormuz, according to the semiofficial Fars news agency . The regional Red Crescent said at least one child was among those killed.

NBC News was not immediately able to independently confirm the details of the strike.

This Bay News report is based on originating coverage from NBC.