US strikes kill 7 in Iran, including 4 IRGC Aerospace Force members

US military strikes in western and southern Iran killed seven people, including four IRGC Aerospace Force members and three Basij paramilitary forces on Lavan Island. This marks a significant direct US military action against Iranian state forces, escalating bilateral tensions. The strikes' targets and broader strategic objectives remain unclear, but the loss of Aerospace Force personnel suggests a focus on Iran's missile or drone capabilities.